Moon Phase on October 5, 2017

On Thursday, October 5, 2017 the moon was a Full Moon, 100% illuminated and 14.5 days old. This was the day of the exact full moon at 18:40 UTC.

Full · Moon phase

Full Moon

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Illumination100%
Moon age
14.5 days
Last Quarter
in 7.0 days

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Moon Data for October 5, 2017

Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
99.8%
Moon age
14.5 days
Direction
Full, then waning
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
374,474 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.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on October 5, 2017, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Full Moon18:40 UTCOct 5, 6:40 PM UTC

About the Full Moon

The moon is fully illuminated, appearing as a complete circle in the night sky. This is the peak of the lunar cycle, representing culmination, completion, and the full expression of energy.

Spiritual Meaning

A powerful time for release, gratitude, and celebration. The Full Moon illuminates what needs to be let go and what has come to fruition. Perfect for rituals of release and manifestation.

Questions About October 5, 2017

What was the moon phase on October 5, 2017?

On Thursday, October 5, 2017 the moon was a Full Moon, with 100% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 14.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 5, 2017?

Yes. The moon was exactly full at 18:40 UTC on October 5, 2017.

Was there a new moon on October 5, 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 5, 2017?

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

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