Moon Phase on June 18, 2016
On Saturday, June 18, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated and 12.9 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Saturday, June 18, 2016
- Moon age
- 12.9 days
- Full Moon
- in 2.0 days
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Moon Data for June 18, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 96.1%
- Moon age
- 12.9 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio → Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 400,794 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 June 18, 2016
What was the moon phase on June 18, 2016?
On Saturday, June 18, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 96% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on June 18, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, May 21, 2016 and Monday, June 20, 2016.
Was there a new moon on June 18, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, June 5, 2016 and Monday, July 4, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on June 18, 2016?
The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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