Moon Phase on November 18, 2012

On Sunday, November 18, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 28% illuminated and 5.2 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Illumination28%
Moon age
5.2 days
First Quarter
in 2.1 days

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Moon Data for November 18, 2012

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
27.7%
Moon age
5.2 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Capricorn → Aquarius
Distance from Earth
370,930 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 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 November 18, 2012

What was the moon phase on November 18, 2012?

On Sunday, November 18, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 28% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on November 18, 2012?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, October 29, 2012 and Wednesday, November 28, 2012.

Was there a new moon on November 18, 2012?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 and Thursday, December 13, 2012.

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

The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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