Moon Phase on October 24, 1990

On Wednesday, October 24, 1990 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 28% illuminated and 5.3 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Wednesday, October 24, 1990

Illumination28%
Moon age
5.3 days
First Quarter
in 2.4 days

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Moon Data for October 24, 1990

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
28.3%
Moon age
5.3 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Sagittarius → Capricorn
Distance from Earth
404,016 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 Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About October 24, 1990

What was the moon phase on October 24, 1990?

On Wednesday, October 24, 1990 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 28% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 24, 1990?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, October 4, 1990 and Friday, November 2, 1990.

Was there a new moon on October 24, 1990?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, October 18, 1990 and Saturday, November 17, 1990.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 24, 1990?

The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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