Moon Phase on October 2, 2012
On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 95% illuminated and 16.9 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
- Moon age
- 16.9 days
- Last Quarter
- in 5.8 days
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Moon Data for October 2, 2012
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 94.7%
- Moon age
- 16.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 402,097 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 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 2, 2012
What was the moon phase on October 2, 2012?
On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 95% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 2, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, September 30, 2012 and Monday, October 29, 2012.
Was there a new moon on October 2, 2012?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, September 16, 2012 and Monday, October 15, 2012.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 2, 2012?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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