Moon Phase on July 27, 2011

On Wednesday, July 27, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated and 26.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Illumination12%
Moon age
26.1 days
New Moon
in 3.3 days

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Moon Data for July 27, 2011

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
12.5%
Moon age
26.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
387,014 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 27, 2011

What was the moon phase on July 27, 2011?

On Wednesday, July 27, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 12% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 27, 2011?

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

Was there a new moon on July 27, 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 27, 2011?

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

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