Moon Phase on October 3, 2018
On Wednesday, October 3, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 38% illuminated and 23.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
- Moon age
- 23.3 days
- New Moon
- in 5.7 days
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Moon Data for October 3, 2018
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 37.7%
- Moon age
- 23.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 369,095 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 3, 2018
What was the moon phase on October 3, 2018?
On Wednesday, October 3, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 38% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 3, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 and Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
Was there a new moon on October 3, 2018?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, September 9, 2018 and Tuesday, October 9, 2018.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 3, 2018?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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