Moon Phase on June 28, 2012

On Thursday, June 28, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 65% illuminated and 8.8 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Illumination65%
Moon age
8.8 days
Full Moon
in 5.3 days

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Moon Data for June 28, 2012

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
65.3%
Moon age
8.8 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
368,919 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 Waxing Gibbous

The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.

Spiritual Meaning

Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.

Questions About June 28, 2012

What was the moon phase on June 28, 2012?

On Thursday, June 28, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 65% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on June 28, 2012?

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

Was there a new moon on June 28, 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 28, 2012?

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

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