Moon Phase on October 14, 2012

On Sunday, October 14, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated and 28.4 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Illumination2%
Moon age
28.4 days
New Moon
in 1.0 days

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Moon Data for October 14, 2012

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.5%
Moon age
28.4 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
366,008 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 14, 2012

What was the moon phase on October 14, 2012?

On Sunday, October 14, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 14, 2012?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, September 30, 2012 and Monday, October 29, 2012.

Was there a new moon on October 14, 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 14, 2012?

The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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