Moon Phase on November 23, 2016
On Wednesday, November 23, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 29% illuminated and 24.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
- Moon age
- 24.2 days
- New Moon
- in 6.0 days
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Moon Data for November 23, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 29.4%
- Moon age
- 24.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 398,609 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 November 23, 2016
What was the moon phase on November 23, 2016?
On Wednesday, November 23, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 29% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on November 23, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, November 14, 2016 and Wednesday, December 14, 2016.
Was there a new moon on November 23, 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 23, 2016?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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