Moon Phase on October 23, 2006
On Monday, October 23, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated and 1.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Monday, October 23, 2006
- Moon age
- 1.2 days
- First Quarter
- in 6.4 days
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Moon Data for October 23, 2006
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 1.7%
- Moon age
- 1.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 400,442 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 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 23, 2006
What was the moon phase on October 23, 2006?
On Monday, October 23, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 23, 2006?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, October 7, 2006 and Sunday, November 5, 2006.
Was there a new moon on October 23, 2006?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, October 22, 2006 and Monday, November 20, 2006.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 23, 2006?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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