Moon Phase on July 29, 2016
On Friday, July 29, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 22% illuminated and 24.9 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, July 29, 2016
- Moon age
- 24.9 days
- New Moon
- in 4.4 days
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Moon Data for July 29, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 22.5%
- Moon age
- 24.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 370,793 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 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 July 29, 2016
What was the moon phase on July 29, 2016?
On Friday, July 29, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 22% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on July 29, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 and Thursday, August 18, 2016.
Was there a new moon on July 29, 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 29, 2016?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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