Moon Phase on July 8, 2018

On Sunday, July 8, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 28% illuminated and 24.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, July 8, 2018

Illumination28%
Moon age
24.3 days
New Moon
in 4.6 days

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Moon Data for July 8, 2018

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
27.7%
Moon age
24.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
376,037 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 July 8, 2018

What was the moon phase on July 8, 2018?

On Sunday, July 8, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 28% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 8, 2018?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, June 28, 2018 and Friday, July 27, 2018.

Was there a new moon on July 8, 2018?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 and Friday, July 13, 2018.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 8, 2018?

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

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