Moon Phase on October 4, 2020
On Sunday, October 4, 2020 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 94% illuminated and 17.1 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Sunday, October 4, 2020
- Moon age
- 17.1 days
- Last Quarter
- in 5.5 days
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Moon Data for October 4, 2020
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 93.9%
- Moon age
- 17.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 406,079 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 Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About October 4, 2020
What was the moon phase on October 4, 2020?
On Sunday, October 4, 2020 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 94% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 17.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 4, 2020?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, October 1, 2020 and Saturday, October 31, 2020.
Was there a new moon on October 4, 2020?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, September 17, 2020 and Friday, October 16, 2020.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 4, 2020?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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