Moon Phase on August 11, 2021
On Wednesday, August 11, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated and 3.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
- Moon age
- 3.0 days
- First Quarter
- in 4.1 days
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Moon Data for August 11, 2021
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 9.9%
- Moon age
- 3.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 377,950 km
Values are for 12:00 UTC. Illumination changes by only a few percent within a day, so they hold for the whole date almost anywhere on Earth.
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About the Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About August 11, 2021
What was the moon phase on August 11, 2021?
On Wednesday, August 11, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 10% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 11, 2021?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, July 24, 2021 and Sunday, August 22, 2021.
Was there a new moon on August 11, 2021?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, August 8, 2021 and Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 11, 2021?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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