Moon Phase on July 13, 2012

On Friday, July 13, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 28% illuminated and 24.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Friday, July 13, 2012

Illumination28%
Moon age
24.3 days
New Moon
in 5.7 days

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Moon Data for July 13, 2012

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
27.8%
Moon age
24.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
404,744 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 13, 2012

What was the moon phase on July 13, 2012?

On Friday, July 13, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 28% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 13, 2012?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 and Thursday, August 2, 2012.

Was there a new moon on July 13, 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 July 13, 2012?

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

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