Moon Phase on October 6, 2016
On Thursday, October 6, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 25% illuminated and 4.9 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, October 6, 2016
- Moon age
- 4.9 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.7 days
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Moon Data for October 6, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 25.2%
- Moon age
- 4.9 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 403,994 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 Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About October 6, 2016
What was the moon phase on October 6, 2016?
On Thursday, October 6, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 25% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 6, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, September 16, 2016 and Sunday, October 16, 2016.
Was there a new moon on October 6, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, October 1, 2016 and Sunday, October 30, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 6, 2016?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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