Moon Phase on October 5, 1999
On Tuesday, October 5, 1999 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 16% illuminated and 25.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, October 5, 1999
- Moon age
- 25.6 days
- New Moon
- in 4.0 days
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Moon Data for October 5, 1999
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 16.4%
- Moon age
- 25.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 381,156 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 Waning Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About October 5, 1999
What was the moon phase on October 5, 1999?
On Tuesday, October 5, 1999 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 16% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 5, 1999?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, September 25, 1999 and Sunday, October 24, 1999.
Was there a new moon on October 5, 1999?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, September 9, 1999 and Saturday, October 9, 1999.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 5, 1999?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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