Moon Phase on October 21, 1987
On Wednesday, October 21, 1987 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated and 28.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, October 21, 1987
- Moon age
- 28.3 days
- New Moon
- in 1.2 days
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Moon Data for October 21, 1987
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 1.7%
- Moon age
- 28.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 389,215 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About October 21, 1987
What was the moon phase on October 21, 1987?
On Wednesday, October 21, 1987 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 21, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, October 7, 1987 and Thursday, November 5, 1987.
Was there a new moon on October 21, 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 21, 1987?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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