Moon Phase on August 1, 2024

On Thursday, August 1, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 9% illuminated and 26.7 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Illumination9%
Moon age
26.7 days
New Moon
in 3.0 days

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Moon Data for August 1, 2024

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
9.2%
Moon age
26.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
386,959 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 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 1, 2024

What was the moon phase on August 1, 2024?

On Thursday, August 1, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 9% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 1, 2024?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, July 21, 2024 and Monday, August 19, 2024.

Was there a new moon on August 1, 2024?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, July 5, 2024 and Sunday, August 4, 2024.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 1, 2024?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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