Moon Phase on October 18, 2011

On Tuesday, October 18, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 67% illuminated and 20.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Illumination67%
Moon age
20.6 days
Last Quarter
in 1.6 days

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Moon Data for October 18, 2011

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
66.7%
Moon age
20.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
393,025 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.

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 18, 2011

What was the moon phase on October 18, 2011?

On Tuesday, October 18, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 67% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 18, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 and Thursday, November 10, 2011.

Was there a new moon on October 18, 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 18, 2011?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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