The lunar phase on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 was a New Moon. At 11:00pm ET, the face of the moon was 0% illuminated, 29.3 days old, and 99% of the way through the lunar cycle.
The New Moon marks the beginning of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. During this phase, the moon appears invisible from the earth, and the moon rises and sets with the sun.
| Date: | August 31, 2016 |
| Moon Phase: | New Moon |
| Illumination: | 0% |
| Age: | 29.3 Days |
| Longitude: | 156.1° |
| Moon Sign: | Virgo ♍ |
The next New Moon was on Thursday, September 1, 2016, and the next Full Moon was on Friday, September 16, 2016 (Harvest Moon).
The Moon on August 31, 2016
On Wednesday, August 31, 2016, the Moon was passing through the zodiac sign of Virgo ♍ — a placement linked with focus, practicality, and attention to detail.
The following full moon, the Harvest Moon, came 15 days later.
Below are the lunar phases for the remainder of August 2016.
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