Moon Phase on October 18, 1996

On Friday, October 18, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 36% illuminated and 6.0 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Friday, October 18, 1996

Illumination36%
Moon age
6.0 days
First Quarter
in 1.3 days

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Moon Data for October 18, 1996

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
36.0%
Moon age
6.0 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Capricorn
Distance from Earth
372,920 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.

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 18, 1996

What was the moon phase on October 18, 1996?

On Friday, October 18, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 36% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 18, 1996?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, September 27, 1996 and Saturday, October 26, 1996.

Was there a new moon on October 18, 1996?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, October 12, 1996 and Monday, November 11, 1996.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 18, 1996?

The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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