Moon Phase on October 21, 2014

On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated and 27.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Illumination6%
Moon age
27.3 days
New Moon
in 2.4 days

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Moon Data for October 21, 2014

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
5.7%
Moon age
27.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo → Libra
Distance from Earth
399,575 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 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 21, 2014

What was the moon phase on October 21, 2014?

On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 6% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 21, 2014?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 and Thursday, November 6, 2014.

Was there a new moon on October 21, 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 21, 2014?

The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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