Moon Phase on August 19, 2021

On Thursday, August 19, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 89% illuminated and 11.6 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Illumination89%
Moon age
11.6 days
Full Moon
in 3.0 days

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Moon Data for August 19, 2021

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
88.9%
Moon age
11.6 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Capricorn
Distance from Earth
370,731 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.

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 19, 2021

What was the moon phase on August 19, 2021?

On Thursday, August 19, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 89% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 19, 2021?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, July 24, 2021 and Sunday, August 22, 2021.

Was there a new moon on August 19, 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 19, 2021?

The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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