Moon Phase on October 2, 2019

On Wednesday, October 2, 2019 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 19% illuminated and 4.2 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Illumination19%
Moon age
4.2 days
First Quarter
in 3.2 days

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Moon Data for October 2, 2019

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
18.8%
Moon age
4.2 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Scorpio → Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
373,828 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.

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 2, 2019

What was the moon phase on October 2, 2019?

On Wednesday, October 2, 2019 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 19% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 2, 2019?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, September 14, 2019 and Sunday, October 13, 2019.

Was there a new moon on October 2, 2019?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, September 28, 2019 and Monday, October 28, 2019.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 2, 2019?

The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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