Moon Phase on July 16, 2004

On Friday, July 16, 2004 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated and 28.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Friday, July 16, 2004

Illumination1%
Moon age
28.6 days
New Moon
in 1.0 days

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Moon Data for July 16, 2004

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.0%
Moon age
28.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
405,179 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 16, 2004

What was the moon phase on July 16, 2004?

On Friday, July 16, 2004 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 16, 2004?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, July 2, 2004 and Saturday, July 31, 2004.

Was there a new moon on July 16, 2004?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, June 17, 2004 and Saturday, July 17, 2004.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 16, 2004?

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

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