Moon Phase on June 16, 2020

On Tuesday, June 16, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 21% illuminated and 25.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Illumination21%
Moon age
25.1 days
New Moon
in 4.8 days

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Moon Data for June 16, 2020

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
21.2%
Moon age
25.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries → Taurus
Distance from Earth
403,328 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 June 16, 2020

What was the moon phase on June 16, 2020?

On Tuesday, June 16, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 21% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on June 16, 2020?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, June 5, 2020 and Sunday, July 5, 2020.

Was there a new moon on June 16, 2020?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, May 22, 2020 and Sunday, June 21, 2020.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on June 16, 2020?

The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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