Moon Phase on June 18, 2012

On Monday, June 18, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated and 28.5 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Monday, June 18, 2012

Illumination1%
Moon age
28.5 days
New Moon
in 1.1 days

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Moon Data for June 18, 2012

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.2%
Moon age
28.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
403,348 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 18, 2012

What was the moon phase on June 18, 2012?

On Monday, June 18, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on June 18, 2012?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, June 4, 2012 and Tuesday, July 3, 2012.

Was there a new moon on June 18, 2012?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, May 20, 2012 and Tuesday, June 19, 2012.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on June 18, 2012?

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

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