Moon Phase on June 30, 2016

On Thursday, June 30, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 20% illuminated and 25.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Illumination20%
Moon age
25.1 days
New Moon
in 4.0 days

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Moon Data for June 30, 2016

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
20.4%
Moon age
25.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
366,293 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 June 30, 2016

What was the moon phase on June 30, 2016?

On Thursday, June 30, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 20% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on June 30, 2016?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, June 20, 2016 and Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

Was there a new moon on June 30, 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 30, 2016?

The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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