Moon Phase on November 5, 2008
On Wednesday, November 5, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 44% illuminated and 6.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
- Moon age
- 6.8 days
- First Quarter
- in 0.7 days
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Moon Data for November 5, 2008
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 43.6%
- Moon age
- 6.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn → Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 399,591 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 November 5, 2008
What was the moon phase on November 5, 2008?
On Wednesday, November 5, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 44% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on November 5, 2008?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 and Thursday, November 13, 2008.
Was there a new moon on November 5, 2008?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 and Thursday, November 27, 2008.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on November 5, 2008?
The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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