Moon Phase on October 17, 2014
On Friday, October 17, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 34% illuminated and 23.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, October 17, 2014
- Moon age
- 23.7 days
- New Moon
- in 6.4 days
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Moon Data for October 17, 2014
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 34.2%
- Moon age
- 23.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 404,541 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About October 17, 2014
What was the moon phase on October 17, 2014?
On Friday, October 17, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 34% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 17, 2014?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 and Thursday, November 6, 2014.
Was there a new moon on October 17, 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 17, 2014?
The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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