Moon Phase on November 15, 2017

On Wednesday, November 15, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 9% illuminated and 26.7 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Illumination9%
Moon age
26.7 days
New Moon
in 3.0 days

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Moon Data for November 15, 2017

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
8.7%
Moon age
26.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
393,734 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 15, 2017

What was the moon phase on November 15, 2017?

On Wednesday, November 15, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 9% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on November 15, 2017?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, November 4, 2017 and Sunday, December 3, 2017.

Was there a new moon on November 15, 2017?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, October 19, 2017 and Saturday, November 18, 2017.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on November 15, 2017?

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

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