Moon Phase on October 30, 2011

On Sunday, October 30, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 18% illuminated and 4.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Illumination18%
Moon age
4.1 days
First Quarter
in 3.2 days

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Moon Data for October 30, 2011

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
18.3%
Moon age
4.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Sagittarius → Capricorn
Distance from Earth
370,837 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 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 30, 2011

What was the moon phase on October 30, 2011?

On Sunday, October 30, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 18% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 30, 2011?

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

Was there a new moon on October 30, 2011?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 and Friday, November 25, 2011.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 30, 2011?

The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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