Moon Phase on October 12, 2021
On Tuesday, October 12, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 43% illuminated and 6.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
- Moon age
- 6.7 days
- First Quarter
- in 0.6 days
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Moon Data for October 12, 2021
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 42.9%
- Moon age
- 6.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 371,244 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 12, 2021
What was the moon phase on October 12, 2021?
On Tuesday, October 12, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 43% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 12, 2021?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, September 20, 2021 and Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
Was there a new moon on October 12, 2021?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 and Thursday, November 4, 2021.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 12, 2021?
The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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