Moon Phase on October 15, 2008
On Wednesday, October 15, 2008 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 15.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
- Moon age
- 15.5 days
- Last Quarter
- in 6.0 days
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Moon Data for October 15, 2008
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 99.2%
- Moon age
- 15.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries → Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 365,964 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 15, 2008
What was the moon phase on October 15, 2008?
On Wednesday, October 15, 2008 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 15.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 15, 2008?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 and Thursday, November 13, 2008.
Was there a new moon on October 15, 2008?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, September 29, 2008 and Tuesday, October 28, 2008.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 15, 2008?
The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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