Moon Phase on August 27, 2024

On Tuesday, August 27, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 38% illuminated and 23.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Illumination38%
Moon age
23.3 days
New Moon
in 6.6 days

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Moon Data for August 27, 2024

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
38.2%
Moon age
23.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
381,973 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 27, 2024

What was the moon phase on August 27, 2024?

On Tuesday, August 27, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 38% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 27, 2024?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, August 19, 2024 and Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

Was there a new moon on August 27, 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 27, 2024?

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

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