Moon Phase on August 16, 2024
On Friday, August 16, 2024 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated and 11.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Friday, August 16, 2024
- Moon age
- 11.2 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.3 days
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Moon Data for August 16, 2024
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 86.0%
- Moon age
- 11.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 376,840 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 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 16, 2024
What was the moon phase on August 16, 2024?
On Friday, August 16, 2024 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 86% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 16, 2024?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, July 21, 2024 and Monday, August 19, 2024.
Was there a new moon on August 16, 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 16, 2024?
The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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