Moon Phase on November 18, 2016

On Friday, November 18, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 79% illuminated and 19.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Friday, November 18, 2016

Illumination79%
Moon age
19.2 days
Last Quarter
in 2.9 days

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Moon Data for November 18, 2016

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
79.0%
Moon age
19.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
370,693 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 Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About November 18, 2016

What was the moon phase on November 18, 2016?

On Friday, November 18, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 79% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on November 18, 2016?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, November 14, 2016 and Wednesday, December 14, 2016.

Was there a new moon on November 18, 2016?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, October 30, 2016 and Tuesday, November 29, 2016.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on November 18, 2016?

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

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