Moon Phase on August 29, 2023

On Tuesday, August 29, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated and 12.9 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Illumination96%
Moon age
12.9 days
Full Moon
in 1.6 days

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Moon Data for August 29, 2023

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
96.1%
Moon age
12.9 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
358,474 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 29, 2023

What was the moon phase on August 29, 2023?

On Tuesday, August 29, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 96% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 29, 2023?

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

Was there a new moon on August 29, 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 29, 2023?

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

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