Moon Phase on November 16, 2025

On Sunday, November 16, 2025 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated and 26.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Illumination12%
Moon age
26.2 days
New Moon
in 3.8 days

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Moon Data for November 16, 2025

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
12.5%
Moon age
26.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
402,192 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 November 16, 2025

What was the moon phase on November 16, 2025?

On Sunday, November 16, 2025 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 12% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on November 16, 2025?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 and Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Was there a new moon on November 16, 2025?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 and Thursday, November 20, 2025.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on November 16, 2025?

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

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