Moon Phase on October 24, 2011

On Monday, October 24, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated and 26.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Monday, October 24, 2011

Illumination8%
Moon age
26.8 days
New Moon
in 2.3 days

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Moon Data for October 24, 2011

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
8.3%
Moon age
26.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo → Libra
Distance from Earth
360,907 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 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 24, 2011

What was the moon phase on October 24, 2011?

On Monday, October 24, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 8% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 24, 2011?

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

Was there a new moon on October 24, 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 24, 2011?

The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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