Moon Phase on July 24, 2011

On Sunday, July 24, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 38% illuminated and 23.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Illumination38%
Moon age
23.3 days
New Moon
in 6.3 days

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Moon Data for July 24, 2011

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
37.9%
Moon age
23.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
400,247 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 July 24, 2011

What was the moon phase on July 24, 2011?

On Sunday, July 24, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 38% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 24, 2011?

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

Was there a new moon on July 24, 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 24, 2011?

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

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