Moon Phase on July 20, 1989
On Thursday, July 20, 1989 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated and 16.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, July 20, 1989
- Moon age
- 16.6 days
- Last Quarter
- in 5.1 days
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Moon Data for July 20, 1989
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 96.1%
- Moon age
- 16.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 371,753 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 Waning Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About July 20, 1989
What was the moon phase on July 20, 1989?
On Thursday, July 20, 1989 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 96% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on July 20, 1989?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, July 18, 1989 and Thursday, August 17, 1989.
Was there a new moon on July 20, 1989?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, July 3, 1989 and Tuesday, August 1, 1989.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 20, 1989?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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