Moon Phase on November 17, 1997

On Monday, November 17, 1997 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 89% illuminated and 17.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Monday, November 17, 1997

Illumination89%
Moon age
17.9 days
Last Quarter
in 4.5 days

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Moon Data for November 17, 1997

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
89.4%
Moon age
17.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
380,767 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 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 November 17, 1997

What was the moon phase on November 17, 1997?

On Monday, November 17, 1997 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 89% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 17.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on November 17, 1997?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, November 14, 1997 and Sunday, December 14, 1997.

Was there a new moon on November 17, 1997?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, October 31, 1997 and Sunday, November 30, 1997.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on November 17, 1997?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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