Moon Phase on June 18, 1996
On Tuesday, June 18, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated and 2.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Tuesday, June 18, 1996
- Moon age
- 2.2 days
- First Quarter
- in 5.7 days
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Moon Data for June 18, 1996
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 5.6%
- Moon age
- 2.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 405,771 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 18, 1996
What was the moon phase on June 18, 1996?
On Tuesday, June 18, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 6% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on June 18, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, June 1, 1996 and Monday, July 1, 1996.
Was there a new moon on June 18, 1996?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, June 16, 1996 and Monday, July 15, 1996.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on June 18, 1996?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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