Moon Phase on November 20, 1997

On Thursday, November 20, 1997 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 64% illuminated and 20.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Thursday, November 20, 1997

Illumination64%
Moon age
20.8 days
Last Quarter
in 1.5 days

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Moon Data for November 20, 1997

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
64.4%
Moon age
20.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Leo
Distance from Earth
396,592 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 20, 1997

What was the moon phase on November 20, 1997?

On Thursday, November 20, 1997 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 64% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on November 20, 1997?

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

Was there a new moon on November 20, 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 20, 1997?

The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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