Moon Phase on October 3, 2011
On Monday, October 3, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 43% illuminated and 6.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Monday, October 3, 2011
- Moon age
- 6.7 days
- First Quarter
- in 0.6 days
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Moon Data for October 3, 2011
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 43.3%
- Moon age
- 6.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius → Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 378,777 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 3, 2011
What was the moon phase on October 3, 2011?
On Monday, October 3, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 43% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 3, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, September 12, 2011 and Wednesday, October 12, 2011.
Was there a new moon on October 3, 2011?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 and Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 3, 2011?
The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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