Moon Phase on June 24, 2012
On Sunday, June 24, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 23% illuminated and 4.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Sunday, June 24, 2012
- Moon age
- 4.7 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.6 days
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Moon Data for June 24, 2012
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 22.8%
- Moon age
- 4.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 384,949 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.
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About the Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About June 24, 2012
What was the moon phase on June 24, 2012?
On Sunday, June 24, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 23% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on June 24, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, June 4, 2012 and Tuesday, July 3, 2012.
Was there a new moon on June 24, 2012?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 and Thursday, July 19, 2012.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on June 24, 2012?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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