Moon Phase on June 17, 1988
On Friday, June 17, 1988 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated and 3.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, June 17, 1988
- Moon age
- 3.0 days
- First Quarter
- in 4.9 days
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Moon Data for June 17, 1988
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 9.7%
- Moon age
- 3.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 400,247 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 June 17, 1988
What was the moon phase on June 17, 1988?
On Friday, June 17, 1988 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 10% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on June 17, 1988?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, May 31, 1988 and Wednesday, June 29, 1988.
Was there a new moon on June 17, 1988?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, June 14, 1988 and Wednesday, July 13, 1988.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on June 17, 1988?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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