Moon Phase on November 27, 2016

On Sunday, November 27, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated and 27.7 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Illumination4%
Moon age
27.7 days
New Moon
in 2.0 days

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Moon Data for November 27, 2016

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
3.8%
Moon age
27.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
406,502 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 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 27, 2016

What was the moon phase on November 27, 2016?

On Sunday, November 27, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 4% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on November 27, 2016?

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

Was there a new moon on November 27, 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 27, 2016?

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

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