Moon Phase on October 16, 1986
On Thursday, October 16, 1986 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 13.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, October 16, 1986
- Moon age
- 13.5 days
- Full Moon
- in 1.3 days
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Moon Data for October 16, 1986
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 98.2%
- Moon age
- 13.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 388,286 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 Waxing Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About October 16, 1986
What was the moon phase on October 16, 1986?
On Thursday, October 16, 1986 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 16, 1986?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, September 18, 1986 and Friday, October 17, 1986.
Was there a new moon on October 16, 1986?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, October 3, 1986 and Sunday, November 2, 1986.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 16, 1986?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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