Moon Phase on November 3, 1985

On Sunday, November 3, 1985 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 73% illuminated and 19.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Sunday, November 3, 1985

Illumination73%
Moon age
19.9 days
Last Quarter
in 2.3 days

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Moon Data for November 3, 1985

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
72.8%
Moon age
19.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
398,023 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 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 November 3, 1985

What was the moon phase on November 3, 1985?

On Sunday, November 3, 1985 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 73% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on November 3, 1985?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, October 28, 1985 and Wednesday, November 27, 1985.

Was there a new moon on November 3, 1985?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, October 14, 1985 and Tuesday, November 12, 1985.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on November 3, 1985?

The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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