Moon Phase on July 21, 1998

On Tuesday, July 21, 1998 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated and 27.4 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, July 21, 1998

Illumination5%
Moon age
27.4 days
New Moon
in 2.1 days

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Moon Data for July 21, 1998

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
5.2%
Moon age
27.4 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
376,461 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 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 July 21, 1998

What was the moon phase on July 21, 1998?

On Tuesday, July 21, 1998 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 5% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 21, 1998?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, July 9, 1998 and Saturday, August 8, 1998.

Was there a new moon on July 21, 1998?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, June 24, 1998 and Thursday, July 23, 1998.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 21, 1998?

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

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