Moon Phase on June 6, 1996
On Thursday, June 6, 1996 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 72% illuminated and 20.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, June 6, 1996
- Moon age
- 20.0 days
- Last Quarter
- in 2.0 days
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Moon Data for June 6, 1996
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 71.8%
- Moon age
- 20.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 366,894 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 June 6, 1996
What was the moon phase on June 6, 1996?
On Thursday, June 6, 1996 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 72% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on June 6, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, June 1, 1996 and Monday, July 1, 1996.
Was there a new moon on June 6, 1996?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, May 17, 1996 and Sunday, June 16, 1996.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on June 6, 1996?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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