Moon Phase on October 21, 1998
On Wednesday, October 21, 1998 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated and 1.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, October 21, 1998
- Moon age
- 1.0 days
- First Quarter
- in 7.0 days
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Moon Data for October 21, 1998
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 1.2%
- Moon age
- 1.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 406,631 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 21, 1998
What was the moon phase on October 21, 1998?
On Wednesday, October 21, 1998 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 21, 1998?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, October 5, 1998 and Wednesday, November 4, 1998.
Was there a new moon on October 21, 1998?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, October 20, 1998 and Thursday, November 19, 1998.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 21, 1998?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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