Moon Phase on July 17, 2015
On Friday, July 17, 2015 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated and 1.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, July 17, 2015
- Moon age
- 1.4 days
- First Quarter
- in 6.7 days
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Moon Data for July 17, 2015
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 2.2%
- Moon age
- 1.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 397,572 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 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 July 17, 2015
What was the moon phase on July 17, 2015?
On Friday, July 17, 2015 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on July 17, 2015?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, July 2, 2015 and Friday, July 31, 2015.
Was there a new moon on July 17, 2015?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, July 16, 2015 and Friday, August 14, 2015.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 17, 2015?
The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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