Moon Phase on November 17, 1988

On Thursday, November 17, 1988 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 57% illuminated and 8.0 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Thursday, November 17, 1988

Illumination57%
Moon age
8.0 days
Full Moon
in 6.2 days

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Moon Data for November 17, 1988

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
56.9%
Moon age
8.0 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aquarius → Pisces
Distance from Earth
370,233 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 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 November 17, 1988

What was the moon phase on November 17, 1988?

On Thursday, November 17, 1988 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 57% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on November 17, 1988?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, October 25, 1988 and Wednesday, November 23, 1988.

Was there a new moon on November 17, 1988?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, November 9, 1988 and Friday, December 9, 1988.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on November 17, 1988?

The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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