Moon Phase on October 1, 2000

On Sunday, October 1, 2000 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 15% illuminated and 3.7 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Sunday, October 1, 2000

Illumination15%
Moon age
3.7 days
First Quarter
in 4.0 days

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Moon Data for October 1, 2000

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
15.2%
Moon age
3.7 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Scorpio → Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
390,776 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 1, 2000

What was the moon phase on October 1, 2000?

On Sunday, October 1, 2000 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 15% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 1, 2000?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, September 13, 2000 and Friday, October 13, 2000.

Was there a new moon on October 1, 2000?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, September 27, 2000 and Friday, October 27, 2000.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 1, 2000?

The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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