Moon Phase on November 23, 2011

On Wednesday, November 23, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated and 27.5 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Illumination5%
Moon age
27.5 days
New Moon
in 1.8 days

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Moon Data for November 23, 2011

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
4.6%
Moon age
27.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
359,876 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 November 23, 2011

What was the moon phase on November 23, 2011?

On Wednesday, November 23, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 5% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on November 23, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, November 10, 2011 and Saturday, December 10, 2011.

Was there a new moon on November 23, 2011?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 and Friday, November 25, 2011.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on November 23, 2011?

The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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