Moon Phase on August 31, 2021
On Tuesday, August 31, 2021 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 39% illuminated and 23.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
- Moon age
- 23.2 days
- New Moon
- in 6.5 days
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Moon Data for August 31, 2021
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 38.9%
- Moon age
- 23.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 402,830 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 Waning Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About August 31, 2021
What was the moon phase on August 31, 2021?
On Tuesday, August 31, 2021 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 39% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 31, 2021?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, August 22, 2021 and Monday, September 20, 2021.
Was there a new moon on August 31, 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 31, 2021?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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