Moon Phase on November 6, 2018

On Tuesday, November 6, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated and 28.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Illumination2%
Moon age
28.3 days
New Moon
in 1.2 days

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Moon Data for November 6, 2018

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.8%
Moon age
28.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
378,967 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 6, 2018

What was the moon phase on November 6, 2018?

On Tuesday, November 6, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on November 6, 2018?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 and Friday, November 23, 2018.

Was there a new moon on November 6, 2018?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 and Wednesday, November 7, 2018.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on November 6, 2018?

The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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