Moon Phase on October 28, 2016
On Friday, October 28, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated and 27.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, October 28, 2016
- Moon age
- 27.5 days
- New Moon
- in 2.2 days
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Moon Data for October 28, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 4.5%
- Moon age
- 27.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 403,116 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 28, 2016
What was the moon phase on October 28, 2016?
On Friday, October 28, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 5% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 28, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, October 16, 2016 and Monday, November 14, 2016.
Was there a new moon on October 28, 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 28, 2016?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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