Moon Phase on October 15, 2018
On Monday, October 15, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 38% illuminated and 6.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Monday, October 15, 2018
- Moon age
- 6.3 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.3 days
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Moon Data for October 15, 2018
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 38.3%
- Moon age
- 6.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 400,826 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 15, 2018
What was the moon phase on October 15, 2018?
On Monday, October 15, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 38% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 15, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 and Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
Was there a new moon on October 15, 2018?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 and Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 15, 2018?
The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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