Moon Phase on August 7, 2024
On Wednesday, August 7, 2024 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 9% illuminated and 2.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
- Moon age
- 2.8 days
- First Quarter
- in 5.1 days
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Moon Data for August 7, 2024
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 8.6%
- Moon age
- 2.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 404,090 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 7, 2024
What was the moon phase on August 7, 2024?
On Wednesday, August 7, 2024 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 9% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 7, 2024?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, July 21, 2024 and Monday, August 19, 2024.
Was there a new moon on August 7, 2024?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, August 4, 2024 and Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 7, 2024?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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