Moon Phase on October 31, 2016
On Monday, October 31, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated and 0.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Monday, October 31, 2016
- Moon age
- 0.7 days
- First Quarter
- in 7.3 days
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Moon Data for October 31, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 0.7%
- Moon age
- 0.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 406,618 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 31, 2016
What was the moon phase on October 31, 2016?
On Monday, October 31, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 0.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 31, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, October 16, 2016 and Monday, November 14, 2016.
Was there a new moon on October 31, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, October 30, 2016 and Tuesday, November 29, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 31, 2016?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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