Moon Phase on August 31, 2024

On Saturday, August 31, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated and 27.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Saturday, August 31, 2024

Illumination6%
Moon age
27.2 days
New Moon
in 2.6 days

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Moon Data for August 31, 2024

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
6.4%
Moon age
27.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Leo
Distance from Earth
397,711 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 31, 2024

What was the moon phase on August 31, 2024?

On Saturday, August 31, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 6% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 31, 2024?

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

Was there a new moon on August 31, 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 31, 2024?

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

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