Moon Phase on August 22, 2024
On Thursday, August 22, 2024 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 89% illuminated and 17.9 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, August 22, 2024
- Moon age
- 17.9 days
- Last Quarter
- in 3.9 days
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Moon Data for August 22, 2024
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 89.4%
- Moon age
- 17.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 361,538 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 Waning Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About August 22, 2024
What was the moon phase on August 22, 2024?
On Thursday, August 22, 2024 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 89% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 17.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 22, 2024?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, August 19, 2024 and Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
Was there a new moon on August 22, 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 22, 2024?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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