Moon Phase on July 17, 2020

On Friday, July 17, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 11% illuminated and 26.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Friday, July 17, 2020

Illumination11%
Moon age
26.3 days
New Moon
in 3.2 days

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Moon Data for July 17, 2020

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
11.5%
Moon age
26.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
391,761 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 17, 2020

What was the moon phase on July 17, 2020?

On Friday, July 17, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 11% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 17, 2020?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, July 5, 2020 and Monday, August 3, 2020.

Was there a new moon on July 17, 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 17, 2020?

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

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