Moon Phase on July 21, 2006

On Friday, July 21, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 14% illuminated and 26.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Friday, July 21, 2006

Illumination14%
Moon age
26.0 days
New Moon
in 3.7 days

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Moon Data for July 21, 2006

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
13.9%
Moon age
26.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
385,642 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, 2006

What was the moon phase on July 21, 2006?

On Friday, July 21, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 14% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 21, 2006?

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

Was there a new moon on July 21, 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 21, 2006?

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

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