Moon Phase on July 31, 2013

On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 33% illuminated and 23.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Illumination33%
Moon age
23.8 days
New Moon
in 6.4 days

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Moon Data for July 31, 2013

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
33.3%
Moon age
23.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus → Gemini
Distance from Earth
401,568 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 31, 2013

What was the moon phase on July 31, 2013?

On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 33% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 31, 2013?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, July 22, 2013 and Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Was there a new moon on July 31, 2013?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, July 8, 2013 and Tuesday, August 6, 2013.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 31, 2013?

The moon moved from Taurus into Gemini during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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