Moon Phase on August 13, 2021
On Friday, August 13, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 27% illuminated and 5.1 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, August 13, 2021
- Moon age
- 5.1 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.1 days
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Moon Data for August 13, 2021
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 26.7%
- Moon age
- 5.1 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 373,175 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 13, 2021
What was the moon phase on August 13, 2021?
On Friday, August 13, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 27% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 13, 2021?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, July 24, 2021 and Sunday, August 22, 2021.
Was there a new moon on August 13, 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 13, 2021?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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