Moon Phase on October 16, 2017
On Monday, October 16, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated and 26.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Monday, October 16, 2017
- Moon age
- 26.3 days
- New Moon
- in 3.3 days
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Moon Data for October 16, 2017
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 11.5%
- Moon age
- 26.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 382,315 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 16, 2017
What was the moon phase on October 16, 2017?
On Monday, October 16, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 12% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 16, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, October 5, 2017 and Saturday, November 4, 2017.
Was there a new moon on October 16, 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 16, 2017?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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