Moon Phase on July 18, 2006
On Tuesday, July 18, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 42% illuminated and 22.9 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
- Moon age
- 22.9 days
- New Moon
- in 6.7 days
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Moon Data for July 18, 2006
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 42.3%
- Moon age
- 22.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries → Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 374,848 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 July 18, 2006
What was the moon phase on July 18, 2006?
On Tuesday, July 18, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 42% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on July 18, 2006?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 and Wednesday, August 9, 2006.
Was there a new moon on July 18, 2006?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, June 25, 2006 and Tuesday, July 25, 2006.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 18, 2006?
The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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