Moon Phase on July 17, 2011

On Sunday, July 17, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 95% illuminated and 16.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Illumination95%
Moon age
16.9 days
Last Quarter
in 5.7 days

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Moon Data for July 17, 2011

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
94.7%
Moon age
16.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
394,104 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 July 17, 2011

What was the moon phase on July 17, 2011?

On Sunday, July 17, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 95% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 17, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, July 15, 2011 and Saturday, August 13, 2011.

Was there a new moon on July 17, 2011?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, July 1, 2011 and Saturday, July 30, 2011.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 17, 2011?

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

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