Moon Phase on October 15, 2020
On Thursday, October 15, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated and 28.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, October 15, 2020
- Moon age
- 28.0 days
- New Moon
- in 1.3 days
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Moon Data for October 15, 2020
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 2.8%
- Moon age
- 28.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 359,088 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About October 15, 2020
What was the moon phase on October 15, 2020?
On Thursday, October 15, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 3% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 15, 2020?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, October 1, 2020 and Saturday, October 31, 2020.
Was there a new moon on October 15, 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 15, 2020?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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