Moon Phase on August 5, 2027
On Thursday, August 5, 2027 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, 14% illuminated and 3.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, August 5, 2027
- Moon age
- 3.5 days
- First Quarter
- in 3.7 days
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Moon Data for August 5, 2027
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 13.6%
- Moon age
- 3.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 366,648 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 5, 2027
What will the moon phase be on August 5, 2027?
On Thursday, August 5, 2027 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, with 14% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Will there be a full moon on August 5, 2027?
No. The closest full moons will be on Sunday, July 18, 2027 and Tuesday, August 17, 2027.
Will there be a new moon on August 5, 2027?
No. The new moons before and after it will be on Monday, August 2, 2027 and Tuesday, August 31, 2027.
What zodiac sign will the moon be in on August 5, 2027?
The moon will move from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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