Moon Phase on October 9, 2012
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 39% illuminated and 23.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
- Moon age
- 23.3 days
- New Moon
- in 6.0 days
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Moon Data for October 9, 2012
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 38.5%
- Moon age
- 23.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 393,501 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 9, 2012
What was the moon phase on October 9, 2012?
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 39% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 9, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, September 30, 2012 and Monday, October 29, 2012.
Was there a new moon on October 9, 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 9, 2012?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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