Moon Phase on August 28, 2022
On Sunday, August 28, 2022 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated and 1.1 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Sunday, August 28, 2022
- Moon age
- 1.1 days
- First Quarter
- in 6.3 days
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Moon Data for August 28, 2022
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 1.5%
- Moon age
- 1.1 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 393,957 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 28, 2022
What was the moon phase on August 28, 2022?
On Sunday, August 28, 2022 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 28, 2022?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, August 12, 2022 and Saturday, September 10, 2022.
Was there a new moon on August 28, 2022?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, August 27, 2022 and Sunday, September 25, 2022.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 28, 2022?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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