Moon Phase on July 31, 2016
On Sunday, July 31, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 7% illuminated and 27.1 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Sunday, July 31, 2016
- Moon age
- 27.1 days
- New Moon
- in 2.4 days
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Moon Data for July 31, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 6.9%
- Moon age
- 27.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 374,481 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 31, 2016
What was the moon phase on July 31, 2016?
On Sunday, July 31, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 7% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on July 31, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 and Thursday, August 18, 2016.
Was there a new moon on July 31, 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 31, 2016?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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