Moon Phase on July 6, 2022

On Wednesday, July 6, 2022 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 44% illuminated and 6.8 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Illumination44%
Moon age
6.8 days
First Quarter
in 0.6 days

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Moon Data for July 6, 2022

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
43.9%
Moon age
6.8 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
386,997 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 Waxing Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About July 6, 2022

What was the moon phase on July 6, 2022?

On Wednesday, July 6, 2022 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 44% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 6, 2022?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 and Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Was there a new moon on July 6, 2022?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 and Thursday, July 28, 2022.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 6, 2022?

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

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