Moon Phase on October 17, 2018
On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 57% illuminated and 8.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
- Moon age
- 8.0 days
- Full Moon
- in 7.2 days
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Moon Data for October 17, 2018
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 57.2%
- Moon age
- 8.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn → Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 404,155 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 Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About October 17, 2018
What was the moon phase on October 17, 2018?
On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 57% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 17, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 and Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
Was there a new moon on October 17, 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 17, 2018?
The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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