Moon Phase on October 28, 2002
On Monday, October 28, 2002 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 58% illuminated and 21.4 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Monday, October 28, 2002
- Moon age
- 21.4 days
- Last Quarter
- in 0.7 days
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Moon Data for October 28, 2002
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 57.9%
- Moon age
- 21.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 384,316 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 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 28, 2002
What was the moon phase on October 28, 2002?
On Monday, October 28, 2002 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 58% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 28, 2002?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, October 21, 2002 and Wednesday, November 20, 2002.
Was there a new moon on October 28, 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 28, 2002?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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