Moon Phase on November 23, 2002

On Saturday, November 23, 2002 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 89% illuminated and 18.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Saturday, November 23, 2002

Illumination89%
Moon age
18.0 days
Last Quarter
in 4.2 days

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Moon Data for November 23, 2002

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
88.8%
Moon age
18.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
390,882 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 23, 2002

What was the moon phase on November 23, 2002?

On Saturday, November 23, 2002 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 89% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on November 23, 2002?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 and Thursday, December 19, 2002.

Was there a new moon on November 23, 2002?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, November 4, 2002 and Wednesday, December 4, 2002.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on November 23, 2002?

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

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