Moon Phase on October 17, 2013
On Thursday, October 17, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated and 13.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, October 17, 2013
- Moon age
- 13.3 days
- Full Moon
- in 1.5 days
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Moon Data for October 17, 2013
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 97.4%
- Moon age
- 13.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces → Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 380,344 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 17, 2013
What was the moon phase on October 17, 2013?
On Thursday, October 17, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 97% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 17, 2013?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, September 19, 2013 and Friday, October 18, 2013.
Was there a new moon on October 17, 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 17, 2013?
The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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