Moon Phase on October 20, 1993
On Wednesday, October 20, 1993 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 31% illuminated and 5.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, October 20, 1993
- Moon age
- 5.5 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.9 days
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Moon Data for October 20, 1993
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 31.0%
- Moon age
- 5.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius → Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 379,920 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 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 20, 1993
What was the moon phase on October 20, 1993?
On Wednesday, October 20, 1993 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 31% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 20, 1993?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, September 30, 1993 and Saturday, October 30, 1993.
Was there a new moon on October 20, 1993?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, October 15, 1993 and Saturday, November 13, 1993.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 20, 1993?
The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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