Moon Phase on October 26, 1984

On Friday, October 26, 1984 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated and 2.3 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Friday, October 26, 1984

Illumination6%
Moon age
2.3 days
First Quarter
in 5.0 days

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Moon Data for October 26, 1984

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
5.7%
Moon age
2.3 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Scorpio → Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
366,116 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 October 26, 1984

What was the moon phase on October 26, 1984?

On Friday, October 26, 1984 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 6% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 26, 1984?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, October 9, 1984 and Thursday, November 8, 1984.

Was there a new moon on October 26, 1984?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, October 24, 1984 and Thursday, November 22, 1984.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 26, 1984?

The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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