Moon Phase on October 3, 2019
On Thursday, October 3, 2019 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 28% illuminated and 5.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, October 3, 2019
- Moon age
- 5.2 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.2 days
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Moon Data for October 3, 2019
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 28.0%
- Moon age
- 5.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 380,058 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 3, 2019
What was the moon phase on October 3, 2019?
On Thursday, October 3, 2019 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 3, 2019?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, September 14, 2019 and Sunday, October 13, 2019.
Was there a new moon on October 3, 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 3, 2019?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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