Moon Phase on October 3, 1987
On Saturday, October 3, 1987 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 83% illuminated and 10.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Saturday, October 3, 1987
- Moon age
- 10.7 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.7 days
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Moon Data for October 3, 1987
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 82.7%
- Moon age
- 10.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 366,165 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 3, 1987
What was the moon phase on October 3, 1987?
On Saturday, October 3, 1987 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 83% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 10.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 3, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, September 7, 1987 and Wednesday, October 7, 1987.
Was there a new moon on October 3, 1987?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, September 23, 1987 and Thursday, October 22, 1987.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 3, 1987?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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