Moon Phase on June 17, 2010
On Thursday, June 17, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 31% illuminated and 5.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, June 17, 2010
- Moon age
- 5.5 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.7 days
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Moon Data for June 17, 2010
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 31.1%
- Moon age
- 5.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 367,665 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 Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About June 17, 2010
What was the moon phase on June 17, 2010?
On Thursday, June 17, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 31% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on June 17, 2010?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, May 27, 2010 and Saturday, June 26, 2010.
Was there a new moon on June 17, 2010?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, June 12, 2010 and Sunday, July 11, 2010.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on June 17, 2010?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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