Moon Phase on August 22, 2023

On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 31% illuminated and 5.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Illumination31%
Moon age
5.5 days
First Quarter
in 1.9 days

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Moon Data for August 22, 2023

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
30.9%
Moon age
5.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
393,389 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 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 22, 2023

What was the moon phase on August 22, 2023?

On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 31% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 22, 2023?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 and Thursday, August 31, 2023.

Was there a new moon on August 22, 2023?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 and Friday, September 15, 2023.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 22, 2023?

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

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