Moon Phase on October 28, 2022

On Friday, October 28, 2022 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 12% illuminated and 3.3 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Friday, October 28, 2022

Illumination12%
Moon age
3.3 days
First Quarter
in 3.8 days

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Moon Data for October 28, 2022

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.7%
Moon age
3.3 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
368,813 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 28, 2022

What was the moon phase on October 28, 2022?

On Friday, October 28, 2022 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 12% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 28, 2022?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, October 9, 2022 and Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

Was there a new moon on October 28, 2022?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 and Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 28, 2022?

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

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