Moon Phase on October 23, 2013
On Wednesday, October 23, 2013 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 81% illuminated and 19.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
- Moon age
- 19.0 days
- Last Quarter
- in 3.5 days
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Moon Data for October 23, 2013
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 80.8%
- Moon age
- 19.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 401,916 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 Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About October 23, 2013
What was the moon phase on October 23, 2013?
On Wednesday, October 23, 2013 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 81% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 23, 2013?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, October 18, 2013 and Sunday, November 17, 2013.
Was there a new moon on October 23, 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 23, 2013?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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