Moon Phase on November 16, 2006
On Thursday, November 16, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 17% illuminated and 25.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, November 16, 2006
- Moon age
- 25.5 days
- New Moon
- in 4.4 days
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Moon Data for November 16, 2006
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 17.4%
- Moon age
- 25.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 405,031 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 November 16, 2006
What was the moon phase on November 16, 2006?
On Thursday, November 16, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 17% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on November 16, 2006?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, November 5, 2006 and Tuesday, December 5, 2006.
Was there a new moon on November 16, 2006?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, October 22, 2006 and Monday, November 20, 2006.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on November 16, 2006?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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