Moon Phase on July 28, 2012
On Saturday, July 28, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 74% illuminated and 9.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Saturday, July 28, 2012
- Moon age
- 9.7 days
- Full Moon
- in 4.6 days
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Moon Data for July 28, 2012
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 73.7%
- Moon age
- 9.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio → Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 367,625 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 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 July 28, 2012
What was the moon phase on July 28, 2012?
On Saturday, July 28, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 74% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on July 28, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 and Thursday, August 2, 2012.
Was there a new moon on July 28, 2012?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, July 19, 2012 and Friday, August 17, 2012.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 28, 2012?
The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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