Moon Phase on July 16, 2015

On Thursday, July 16, 2015 the moon was a New Moon, 0% illuminated and 0.4 days old. This was the day of the exact new moon at 01:25 UTC.

New · Moon phase

New Moon

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Illumination0%
Moon age
0.4 days
First Quarter
in 7.7 days

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Moon Data for July 16, 2015

Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.4%
Moon age
0.4 days
Direction
New, then waxing
Moon sign
Cancer → Leo
Distance from Earth
394,279 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.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on July 16, 2015, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
New Moon01:25 UTCJul 16, 1:25 AM UTC

About the New Moon

The New Moon marks the beginning of the lunar cycle. The moon is positioned between Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from our perspective. This phase represents new beginnings, fresh starts, and the planting of seeds for future growth.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for setting intentions, starting new projects, and embracing fresh opportunities. The darkness invites introspection and planning for the cycle ahead.

Questions About July 16, 2015

What was the moon phase on July 16, 2015?

On Thursday, July 16, 2015 the moon was a New Moon, with 0% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 0.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 16, 2015?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, July 2, 2015 and Friday, July 31, 2015.

Was there a new moon on July 16, 2015?

Yes. The exact new moon was at 01:25 UTC on July 16, 2015.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 16, 2015?

The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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