Moon Phase on July 4, 2016

On Monday, July 4, 2016 the moon was a New Moon, 0% illuminated and 0.0 days old. This was the day of the exact new moon at 11:01 UTC.

New · Moon phase

New Moon

Monday, July 4, 2016

Illumination0%
Moon age
0.0 days
First Quarter
in 7.5 days

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Moon Data for July 4, 2016

Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.2%
Moon age
0.0 days
Direction
New, then waxing
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
372,014 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 4, 2016, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
New Moon11:01 UTCJul 4, 11:01 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 4, 2016

What was the moon phase on July 4, 2016?

On Monday, July 4, 2016 the moon was a New Moon, with 0% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 0.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 4, 2016?

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

Was there a new moon on July 4, 2016?

Yes. The exact new moon was at 11:01 UTC on July 4, 2016.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 4, 2016?

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

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