Moon Phase on October 21, 2020

On Wednesday, October 21, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 29% illuminated and 5.3 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Illumination29%
Moon age
5.3 days
First Quarter
in 2.1 days

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Moon Data for October 21, 2020

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
28.6%
Moon age
5.3 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Sagittarius → Capricorn
Distance from Earth
373,545 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 21, 2020

What was the moon phase on October 21, 2020?

On Wednesday, October 21, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 29% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 21, 2020?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, October 1, 2020 and Saturday, October 31, 2020.

Was there a new moon on October 21, 2020?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, October 16, 2020 and Sunday, November 15, 2020.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 21, 2020?

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

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