Moon Phase on October 25, 2017
On Wednesday, October 25, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 28% illuminated and 5.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
- Moon age
- 5.2 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.4 days
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Moon Data for October 25, 2017
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 27.9%
- Moon age
- 5.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius → Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 405,049 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 25, 2017
What was the moon phase on October 25, 2017?
On Wednesday, October 25, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 28% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 25, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, October 5, 2017 and Saturday, November 4, 2017.
Was there a new moon on October 25, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, October 19, 2017 and Saturday, November 18, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 25, 2017?
The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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