Moon Phase on November 23, 1997
On Sunday, November 23, 1997 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 36% illuminated and 23.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Sunday, November 23, 1997
- Moon age
- 23.5 days
- New Moon
- in 6.6 days
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Moon Data for November 23, 1997
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 36.1%
- Moon age
- 23.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 404,459 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About November 23, 1997
What was the moon phase on November 23, 1997?
On Sunday, November 23, 1997 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 36% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on November 23, 1997?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, November 14, 1997 and Sunday, December 14, 1997.
Was there a new moon on November 23, 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 23, 1997?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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