Moon Phase on November 16, 2008
On Sunday, November 16, 2008 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 85% illuminated and 18.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Sunday, November 16, 2008
- Moon age
- 18.5 days
- Last Quarter
- in 3.4 days
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Moon Data for November 16, 2008
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 85.1%
- Moon age
- 18.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 362,622 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 Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About November 16, 2008
What was the moon phase on November 16, 2008?
On Sunday, November 16, 2008 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 85% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on November 16, 2008?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, November 13, 2008 and Friday, December 12, 2008.
Was there a new moon on November 16, 2008?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 and Thursday, November 27, 2008.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on November 16, 2008?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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