Moon Phase on July 22, 2006

On Saturday, July 22, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated and 27.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Saturday, July 22, 2006

Illumination8%
Moon age
27.0 days
New Moon
in 2.7 days

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Moon Data for July 22, 2006

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
7.5%
Moon age
27.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
389,163 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 22, 2006

What was the moon phase on July 22, 2006?

On Saturday, July 22, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 8% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 22, 2006?

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

Was there a new moon on July 22, 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 22, 2006?

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

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