Moon Phase on August 18, 2021
On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 81% illuminated and 10.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
- Moon age
- 10.5 days
- Full Moon
- in 4.0 days
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Moon Data for August 18, 2021
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 80.7%
- Moon age
- 10.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius → Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 369,543 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 Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About August 18, 2021
What was the moon phase on August 18, 2021?
On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 81% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 10.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 18, 2021?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, July 24, 2021 and Sunday, August 22, 2021.
Was there a new moon on August 18, 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 18, 2021?
The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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