Moon Phase on July 20, 2006

On Thursday, July 20, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 22% illuminated and 25.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, July 20, 2006

Illumination22%
Moon age
25.0 days
New Moon
in 4.7 days

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Moon Data for July 20, 2006

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
22.1%
Moon age
25.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus → Gemini
Distance from Earth
382,043 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 20, 2006

What was the moon phase on July 20, 2006?

On Thursday, July 20, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 22% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 20, 2006?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 and Wednesday, August 9, 2006.

Was there a new moon on July 20, 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 20, 2006?

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

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