Moon Phase on July 16, 2048

On Thursday, July 16, 2048 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, 26% illuminated and 5.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Thursday, July 16, 2048

Illumination26%
Moon age
5.1 days
First Quarter
in 2.3 days

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Moon Data for July 16, 2048

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
26.4%
Moon age
5.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Virgo → Libra
Distance from Earth
385,370 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 16, 2048

What will the moon phase be on July 16, 2048?

On Thursday, July 16, 2048 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, with 26% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Will there be a full moon on July 16, 2048?

No. The closest full moons will be on Friday, June 26, 2048 and Saturday, July 25, 2048.

Will there be a new moon on July 16, 2048?

No. The new moons before and after it will be on Saturday, July 11, 2048 and Sunday, August 9, 2048.

What zodiac sign will the moon be in on July 16, 2048?

The moon will move from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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