Moon Phase on October 10, 2013

On Thursday, October 10, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 34% illuminated and 5.8 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Illumination34%
Moon age
5.8 days
First Quarter
in 1.5 days

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Moon Data for October 10, 2013

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
33.6%
Moon age
5.8 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Sagittarius → Capricorn
Distance from Earth
369,860 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 10, 2013

What was the moon phase on October 10, 2013?

On Thursday, October 10, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 34% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 10, 2013?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, September 19, 2013 and Friday, October 18, 2013.

Was there a new moon on October 10, 2013?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, October 5, 2013 and Sunday, November 3, 2013.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 10, 2013?

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

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