Moon Phase on June 16, 2026
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated and 1.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Moon age
- 1.6 days
- First Quarter
- in 5.4 days
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Moon Data for June 16, 2026
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 3.0%
- Moon age
- 1.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 359,432 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.
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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 June 16, 2026
What was the moon phase on June 16, 2026?
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 3% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on June 16, 2026?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, May 31, 2026 and Monday, June 29, 2026.
Was there a new moon on June 16, 2026?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, June 15, 2026 and Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on June 16, 2026?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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