Moon Phase on August 18, 2042

On Monday, August 18, 2042 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, 7% illuminated and 2.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Monday, August 18, 2042

Illumination7%
Moon age
2.5 days
First Quarter
in 5.4 days

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Moon Data for August 18, 2042

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
7.2%
Moon age
2.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Virgo → Libra
Distance from Earth
403,060 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 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 18, 2042

What will the moon phase be on August 18, 2042?

On Monday, August 18, 2042 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, with 7% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Will there be a full moon on August 18, 2042?

No. The closest full moons will be on Friday, August 1, 2042 and Sunday, August 31, 2042.

Will there be a new moon on August 18, 2042?

No. The new moons before and after it will be on Friday, August 15, 2042 and Sunday, September 14, 2042.

What zodiac sign will the moon be in on August 18, 2042?

The moon will move from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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