Moon Phase on August 28, 2025
On Thursday, August 28, 2025 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 25% illuminated and 4.9 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, August 28, 2025
- Moon age
- 4.9 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.8 days
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Moon Data for August 28, 2025
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 25.0%
- Moon age
- 4.9 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 403,741 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About August 28, 2025
What was the moon phase on August 28, 2025?
On Thursday, August 28, 2025 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 25% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 28, 2025?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, August 9, 2025 and Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Was there a new moon on August 28, 2025?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, August 23, 2025 and Sunday, September 21, 2025.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 28, 2025?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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