Moon Phase on October 22, 2011
On Saturday, October 22, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 25% illuminated and 24.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, October 22, 2011
- Moon age
- 24.6 days
- New Moon
- in 4.3 days
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Moon Data for October 22, 2011
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 25.4%
- Moon age
- 24.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 370,597 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 22, 2011
What was the moon phase on October 22, 2011?
On Saturday, October 22, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 25% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 22, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 and Thursday, November 10, 2011.
Was there a new moon on October 22, 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 22, 2011?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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