Moon Phase on October 26, 2002
On Saturday, October 26, 2002 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 77% illuminated and 19.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Saturday, October 26, 2002
- Moon age
- 19.5 days
- Last Quarter
- in 2.7 days
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Moon Data for October 26, 2002
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 76.9%
- Moon age
- 19.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 393,654 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 Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About October 26, 2002
What was the moon phase on October 26, 2002?
On Saturday, October 26, 2002 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 77% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 26, 2002?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, October 21, 2002 and Wednesday, November 20, 2002.
Was there a new moon on October 26, 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 26, 2002?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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