Moon Phase on October 22, 2020
On Thursday, October 22, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 39% illuminated and 6.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, October 22, 2020
- Moon age
- 6.3 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.1 days
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Moon Data for October 22, 2020
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 39.0%
- Moon age
- 6.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 379,607 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 22, 2020
What was the moon phase on October 22, 2020?
On Thursday, October 22, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 39% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 22, 2020?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, October 1, 2020 and Saturday, October 31, 2020.
Was there a new moon on October 22, 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 22, 2020?
The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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