Moon Phase on October 5, 2014

On Sunday, October 5, 2014 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 88% illuminated and 11.4 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Illumination88%
Moon age
11.4 days
Full Moon
in 3.0 days

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Moon Data for October 5, 2014

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
87.9%
Moon age
11.4 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aquarius → Pisces
Distance from Earth
363,050 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 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 5, 2014

What was the moon phase on October 5, 2014?

On Sunday, October 5, 2014 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 88% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 5, 2014?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 and Wednesday, October 8, 2014.

Was there a new moon on October 5, 2014?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 and Thursday, October 23, 2014.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 5, 2014?

The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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