Moon Phase on October 27, 2012
On Saturday, October 27, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated and 12.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Saturday, October 27, 2012
- Moon age
- 12.6 days
- Full Moon
- in 2.3 days
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Moon Data for October 27, 2012
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 94.9%
- Moon age
- 12.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 397,609 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 Waxing Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About October 27, 2012
What was the moon phase on October 27, 2012?
On Saturday, October 27, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 95% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 27, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, September 30, 2012 and Monday, October 29, 2012.
Was there a new moon on October 27, 2012?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, October 15, 2012 and Tuesday, November 13, 2012.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 27, 2012?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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