Moon Phase on August 23, 2023
On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 41% illuminated and 6.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
- Moon age
- 6.5 days
- First Quarter
- in 0.9 days
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Moon Data for August 23, 2023
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 40.6%
- Moon age
- 6.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 388,482 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 23, 2023
What was the moon phase on August 23, 2023?
On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 41% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 23, 2023?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 and Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Was there a new moon on August 23, 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 23, 2023?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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