Moon Phase on October 16, 1984
On Tuesday, October 16, 1984 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 65% illuminated and 20.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Tuesday, October 16, 1984
- Moon age
- 20.8 days
- Last Quarter
- in 1.4 days
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Moon Data for October 16, 1984
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 64.6%
- Moon age
- 20.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 386,792 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 Waning Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About October 16, 1984
What was the moon phase on October 16, 1984?
On Tuesday, October 16, 1984 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 65% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 16, 1984?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, October 9, 1984 and Thursday, November 8, 1984.
Was there a new moon on October 16, 1984?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, September 25, 1984 and Wednesday, October 24, 1984.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 16, 1984?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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