Moon Phase on October 18, 2002
On Friday, October 18, 2002 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated and 12.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Friday, October 18, 2002
- Moon age
- 12.3 days
- Full Moon
- in 2.8 days
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Moon Data for October 18, 2002
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 93.0%
- Moon age
- 12.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces → Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 405,316 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 18, 2002
What was the moon phase on October 18, 2002?
On Friday, October 18, 2002 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 93% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 18, 2002?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, September 21, 2002 and Monday, October 21, 2002.
Was there a new moon on October 18, 2002?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, October 6, 2002 and Monday, November 4, 2002.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 18, 2002?
The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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