Moon Phase on June 23, 1996

On Sunday, June 23, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 43% illuminated and 6.7 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Sunday, June 23, 1996

Illumination43%
Moon age
6.7 days
First Quarter
in 0.7 days

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Moon Data for June 23, 1996

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
43.0%
Moon age
6.7 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Virgo → Libra
Distance from Earth
396,862 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.

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 23, 1996

What was the moon phase on June 23, 1996?

On Sunday, June 23, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 43% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on June 23, 1996?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, June 1, 1996 and Monday, July 1, 1996.

Was there a new moon on June 23, 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 23, 1996?

The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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