Moon Phase on June 28, 2011

On Tuesday, June 28, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 9% illuminated and 26.7 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Illumination9%
Moon age
26.7 days
New Moon
in 2.9 days

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Moon Data for June 28, 2011

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
8.8%
Moon age
26.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus → Gemini
Distance from Earth
394,009 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 June 28, 2011

What was the moon phase on June 28, 2011?

On Tuesday, June 28, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 9% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on June 28, 2011?

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

Was there a new moon on June 28, 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 28, 2011?

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

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