Moon Phase on August 20, 2025
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 9% illuminated and 26.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
- Moon age
- 26.7 days
- New Moon
- in 2.8 days
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Moon Data for August 20, 2025
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 8.8%
- Moon age
- 26.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 377,676 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 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 20, 2025
What was the moon phase on August 20, 2025?
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 9% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 20, 2025?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, August 9, 2025 and Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Was there a new moon on August 20, 2025?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, July 24, 2025 and Saturday, August 23, 2025.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 20, 2025?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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