Moon Phase on June 18, 2023

On Sunday, June 18, 2023 the moon was a New Moon, 0% illuminated and 0.3 days old. This was the day of the exact new moon at 04:37 UTC.

New · Moon phase

New Moon

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Illumination0%
Moon age
0.3 days
First Quarter
in 7.8 days

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Moon Data for June 18, 2023

Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.2%
Moon age
0.3 days
Direction
New, then waxing
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
397,837 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.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on June 18, 2023, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
New Moon04:37 UTCJun 18, 4:37 AM UTC

About the New Moon

The New Moon marks the beginning of the lunar cycle. The moon is positioned between Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from our perspective. This phase represents new beginnings, fresh starts, and the planting of seeds for future growth.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for setting intentions, starting new projects, and embracing fresh opportunities. The darkness invites introspection and planning for the cycle ahead.

Questions About June 18, 2023

What was the moon phase on June 18, 2023?

On Sunday, June 18, 2023 the moon was a New Moon, with 0% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 0.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on June 18, 2023?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, June 4, 2023 and Monday, July 3, 2023.

Was there a new moon on June 18, 2023?

Yes. The exact new moon was at 04:37 UTC on June 18, 2023.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on June 18, 2023?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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