Moon Phase on August 21, 2026
On Friday, August 21, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 63% illuminated and 8.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Friday, August 21, 2026
- Moon age
- 8.6 days
- Full Moon
- in 6.7 days
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Moon Data for August 21, 2026
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 63.2%
- Moon age
- 8.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 404,195 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 Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About August 21, 2026
What was the moon phase on August 21, 2026?
On Friday, August 21, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 63% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 21, 2026?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 and Friday, August 28, 2026.
Was there a new moon on August 21, 2026?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 and Friday, September 11, 2026.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 21, 2026?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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