Moon Phase on October 30, 2002
On Wednesday, October 30, 2002 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 36% illuminated and 23.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
- Moon age
- 23.5 days
- New Moon
- in 5.4 days
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Moon Data for October 30, 2002
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 36.3%
- Moon age
- 23.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 373,494 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 30, 2002
What was the moon phase on October 30, 2002?
On Wednesday, October 30, 2002 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 36% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 30, 2002?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, October 21, 2002 and Wednesday, November 20, 2002.
Was there a new moon on October 30, 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 30, 2002?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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