Moon Phase on October 23, 1996
On Wednesday, October 23, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 88% illuminated and 11.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Wednesday, October 23, 1996
- Moon age
- 11.5 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.1 days
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Moon Data for October 23, 1996
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 88.1%
- Moon age
- 11.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 368,892 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 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 23, 1996
What was the moon phase on October 23, 1996?
On Wednesday, October 23, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 88% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 23, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, September 27, 1996 and Saturday, October 26, 1996.
Was there a new moon on October 23, 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 23, 1996?
The moon was in Pisces for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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