Moon Phase on October 21, 1996

On Monday, October 21, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 70% illuminated and 9.3 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Monday, October 21, 1996

Illumination70%
Moon age
9.3 days
Full Moon
in 5.1 days

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Moon Data for October 21, 1996

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
69.7%
Moon age
9.3 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
368,624 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 October 21, 1996

What was the moon phase on October 21, 1996?

On Monday, October 21, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 70% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 21, 1996?

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

Was there a new moon on October 21, 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 21, 1996?

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

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