Moon Phase on October 25, 2016
On Tuesday, October 25, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 24% illuminated and 24.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
- Moon age
- 24.8 days
- New Moon
- in 5.2 days
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Moon Data for October 25, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 23.6%
- Moon age
- 24.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 393,759 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 25, 2016
What was the moon phase on October 25, 2016?
On Tuesday, October 25, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 24% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 25, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, October 16, 2016 and Monday, November 14, 2016.
Was there a new moon on October 25, 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 25, 2016?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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