Moon Phase on August 14, 2023
On Monday, August 14, 2023 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated and 27.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Monday, August 14, 2023
- Moon age
- 27.8 days
- New Moon
- in 1.9 days
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Moon Data for August 14, 2023
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 3.4%
- Moon age
- 27.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 405,262 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 14, 2023
What was the moon phase on August 14, 2023?
On Monday, August 14, 2023 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 3% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 14, 2023?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 and Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Was there a new moon on August 14, 2023?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, July 17, 2023 and Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 14, 2023?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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