Moon Phase on August 27, 2023

On Sunday, August 27, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 82% illuminated and 10.6 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Illumination82%
Moon age
10.6 days
Full Moon
in 3.6 days

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Moon Data for August 27, 2023

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
81.9%
Moon age
10.6 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Capricorn
Distance from Earth
365,942 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 Gibbous

The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.

Spiritual Meaning

Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.

Questions About August 27, 2023

What was the moon phase on August 27, 2023?

On Sunday, August 27, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 82% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 10.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 27, 2023?

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

Was there a new moon on August 27, 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 27, 2023?

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

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