Moon Phase on June 21, 2011

On Tuesday, June 21, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 69% illuminated and 20.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Illumination69%
Moon age
20.3 days
Last Quarter
in 2.0 days

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Moon Data for June 21, 2011

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
68.8%
Moon age
20.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Pisces
Distance from Earth
399,772 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 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 June 21, 2011

What was the moon phase on June 21, 2011?

On Tuesday, June 21, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 69% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on June 21, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 and Friday, July 15, 2011.

Was there a new moon on June 21, 2011?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 and Friday, July 1, 2011.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on June 21, 2011?

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

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