Moon Phase on October 1, 2017

On Sunday, October 1, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 81% illuminated and 10.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Illumination81%
Moon age
10.5 days
Full Moon
in 4.3 days

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Moon Data for October 1, 2017

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
80.6%
Moon age
10.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
393,626 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.

About the Waxing Gibbous

The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.

Spiritual Meaning

Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.

Questions About October 1, 2017

What was the moon phase on October 1, 2017?

On Sunday, October 1, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 81% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 10.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 1, 2017?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 and Thursday, October 5, 2017.

Was there a new moon on October 1, 2017?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 and Thursday, October 19, 2017.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 1, 2017?

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

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