Moon Phase on November 15, 1985

On Friday, November 15, 1985 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 12% illuminated and 3.3 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Friday, November 15, 1985

Illumination12%
Moon age
3.3 days
First Quarter
in 3.9 days

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Moon Data for November 15, 1985

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
12.2%
Moon age
3.3 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Sagittarius → Capricorn
Distance from Earth
365,085 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 November 15, 1985

What was the moon phase on November 15, 1985?

On Friday, November 15, 1985 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 12% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on November 15, 1985?

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

Was there a new moon on November 15, 1985?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, November 12, 1985 and Thursday, December 12, 1985.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on November 15, 1985?

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

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