Moon Phase on October 21, 2021

On Thursday, October 21, 2021 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 15.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Illumination99%
Moon age
15.6 days
Last Quarter
in 7.3 days

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Moon Data for October 21, 2021

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
99.2%
Moon age
15.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
401,583 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 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 21, 2021

What was the moon phase on October 21, 2021?

On Thursday, October 21, 2021 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 15.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 21, 2021?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 and Friday, November 19, 2021.

Was there a new moon on October 21, 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 21, 2021?

The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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