Moon Phase on July 16, 2020
On Thursday, July 16, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 19% illuminated and 25.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, July 16, 2020
- Moon age
- 25.3 days
- New Moon
- in 4.2 days
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Moon Data for July 16, 2020
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 18.6%
- Moon age
- 25.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Taurus → Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 396,074 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.
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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 16, 2020
What was the moon phase on July 16, 2020?
On Thursday, July 16, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 19% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on July 16, 2020?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, July 5, 2020 and Monday, August 3, 2020.
Was there a new moon on July 16, 2020?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, June 21, 2020 and Monday, July 20, 2020.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 16, 2020?
The moon moved from Taurus into Gemini during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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