Moon Phase on July 16, 2016
On Saturday, July 16, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 88% illuminated and 11.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Saturday, July 16, 2016
- Moon age
- 11.4 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.5 days
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Moon Data for July 16, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 87.8%
- Moon age
- 11.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 398,262 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 July 16, 2016
What was the moon phase on July 16, 2016?
On Saturday, July 16, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 88% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on July 16, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, June 20, 2016 and Tuesday, July 19, 2016.
Was there a new moon on July 16, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, July 4, 2016 and Tuesday, August 2, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 16, 2016?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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