Moon Phase on October 24, 2008
On Friday, October 24, 2008 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 20% illuminated and 25.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, October 24, 2008
- Moon age
- 25.2 days
- New Moon
- in 4.5 days
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Moon Data for October 24, 2008
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 19.6%
- Moon age
- 25.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 383,903 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 24, 2008
What was the moon phase on October 24, 2008?
On Friday, October 24, 2008 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 20% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 24, 2008?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 and Thursday, November 13, 2008.
Was there a new moon on October 24, 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 24, 2008?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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