Moon Phase on July 31, 2024

On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 16% illuminated and 25.7 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Illumination16%
Moon age
25.7 days
New Moon
in 4.0 days

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Moon Data for July 31, 2024

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
16.2%
Moon age
25.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
383,469 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 31, 2024

What was the moon phase on July 31, 2024?

On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 16% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 31, 2024?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, July 21, 2024 and Monday, August 19, 2024.

Was there a new moon on July 31, 2024?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, July 5, 2024 and Sunday, August 4, 2024.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 31, 2024?

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

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