Moon Phase on October 17, 2017
On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated and 27.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
- Moon age
- 27.3 days
- New Moon
- in 2.3 days
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Moon Data for October 17, 2017
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 5.7%
- Moon age
- 27.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 385,600 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 17, 2017
What was the moon phase on October 17, 2017?
On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 6% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 17, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, October 5, 2017 and Saturday, November 4, 2017.
Was there a new moon on October 17, 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 17, 2017?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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