Day: June 19, 2023

June 19, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Visit the June 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on June 19 has an illumination of 2%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 19 the Moon is 1.23 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 2%
Moon Age: 1.23 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,209.89 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,015,541.61 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

June 19, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Aries (March 21-April 19)

This Monday it seems that the sentimental life will highly interfere with professional duties.

This means that there will be quite tense moments and arguments will rise if none of the forces involved is willing to compromise. Maybe it’s time to set your priorities straight and put a greater focus on the things that truly interest you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This Monday will shed a light on your diplomatic abilities and it will show you that it is only up to you to recognize situations that need work done.

It is also a great time to see everything in clear and start making plans for next month. Focus on the outcome and less on the right route to get there.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This Monday will show you how important it truly is for you to feel the support and love of those around you.

It is not like you are more sensible to what others say or do. It is more of a reflective time in which to realize that it is important to surround yourself with people that are like you. Don’t have any financial worries this day.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This Monday will be quite adventurous for most natives because it seems that the turn of events will actually offer them enough freedom.

This means that you will be able to make your own schedule and even indulge in some activities that relax you. There are little challenges for you today but you should prepare for the following days.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This Monday will switch your focus towards your family as there might be some events in which you will be asked to participate.

Whether it is a fancy family reunion or just a casual dinner be prepared to listen to your relatives commenting on, criticizing or acknowledging your recent choices or actions.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This Monday will be quite charming for you in many respects of life. On one hand you seem to be quite magnetic and quick to react, therefore others will enjoy spending time around you.

On the other hand it might be the case of a fortunate encounter that will leave you somewhat dreaming with your eyes open.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This Monday clears the air with regards to something that has been troubling you for some time.

Whether you meet someone that has a good word for you or that you have some sort of personal revelation, be sure you will feel a lot of relief. There are no more turbulences in your thoughts for a while from now on.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This Monday will exacerbate your seriousness as you will probably prefer to stay away from any trouble.

This means that you will be refusing even small pleasures that you usually enjoy just in order to keep things straight. Maybe you shouldn’t be that rough on yourself and try and loosen up a bit.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This Monday will turn your mind towards social activities and you will tend to embark in all kinds of group activities.

This tendency of yours will also help you communicate freely and you will be able to engage in rewarding conversations with people that are similar to you. Don’t waste any potential from this direction.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This Monday will find you boasting with enthusiasm and energy for no particular reason.

This means that there will be little things you will back down from and rest assured that this determination of yours will remain throughout the whole day. You shouldn’t also sit around the corner doing your own thing, talk to people and help others today!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This Monday will remind you how much you love your freedom and how much you hate being tied down.

Maybe the current context obliges you to conform to certain rules or maybe you are feeling blocked in your own troubles. Neither of these situations should keep you from making your own schedule and from dealing with things your own way.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This Monday will give you a sense of partnership and affection, especially if you just paired up with someone new.

It is a great time for you to get to deeply know someone or maybe rekindle an old flame. Combine the old with the new, your personality with your desires and sparkles are sure to come.