Moon Phase on October 1, 2016

On Saturday, October 1, 2016 the moon was a New Moon, 0% illuminated and 0.4 days old. This was the day of the exact new moon at 00:12 UTC.

New · Moon phase

New Moon

Saturday, October 1, 2016

Illumination0%
Moon age
0.4 days
First Quarter
in 7.7 days

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Moon Data for October 1, 2016

Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.3%
Moon age
0.4 days
Direction
New, then waxing
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
402,666 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.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on October 1, 2016, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
New Moon00:12 UTCOct 1, 12:12 AM UTC

About the New Moon

The New Moon marks the beginning of the lunar cycle. The moon is positioned between Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from our perspective. This phase represents new beginnings, fresh starts, and the planting of seeds for future growth.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for setting intentions, starting new projects, and embracing fresh opportunities. The darkness invites introspection and planning for the cycle ahead.

Questions About October 1, 2016

What was the moon phase on October 1, 2016?

On Saturday, October 1, 2016 the moon was a New Moon, with 0% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 0.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 1, 2016?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, September 16, 2016 and Sunday, October 16, 2016.

Was there a new moon on October 1, 2016?

Yes. The exact new moon was at 00:12 UTC on October 1, 2016.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 1, 2016?

The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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