Moon Phase on October 1, 2010
On Friday, October 1, 2010 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 03:52 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, October 1, 2010
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- New Moon
- in 6.3 days
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Moon Data for October 1, 2010
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 46.4%
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 376,236 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.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 03:52 UTC | Oct 1, 3:52 AM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About October 1, 2010
What was the moon phase on October 1, 2010?
On Friday, October 1, 2010 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 1, 2010?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, September 23, 2010 and Saturday, October 23, 2010.
Was there a new moon on October 1, 2010?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 and Thursday, October 7, 2010.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 1, 2010?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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