Moon Phase on June 23, 2016
On Thursday, June 23, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 90% illuminated and 17.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, June 23, 2016
- Moon age
- 17.7 days
- Last Quarter
- in 4.3 days
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Moon Data for June 23, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 90.3%
- Moon age
- 17.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 384,638 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 Waning Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About June 23, 2016
What was the moon phase on June 23, 2016?
On Thursday, June 23, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 90% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 17.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on June 23, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, June 20, 2016 and Tuesday, July 19, 2016.
Was there a new moon on June 23, 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 23, 2016?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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