Moon Phase on October 23, 1986
On Thursday, October 23, 1986 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 72% illuminated and 20.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, October 23, 1986
- Moon age
- 20.0 days
- Last Quarter
- in 2.4 days
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Moon Data for October 23, 1986
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 72.4%
- Moon age
- 20.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 405,022 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 23, 1986
What was the moon phase on October 23, 1986?
On Thursday, October 23, 1986 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 72% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 23, 1986?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, October 17, 1986 and Sunday, November 16, 1986.
Was there a new moon on October 23, 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 23, 1986?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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