Moon Phase on October 16, 2023

On Monday, October 16, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated and 1.7 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Monday, October 16, 2023

Illumination3%
Moon age
1.7 days
First Quarter
in 5.6 days

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Moon Data for October 16, 2023

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
3.1%
Moon age
1.7 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
391,416 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 16, 2023

What was the moon phase on October 16, 2023?

On Monday, October 16, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 3% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 16, 2023?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, September 29, 2023 and Saturday, October 28, 2023.

Was there a new moon on October 16, 2023?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, October 14, 2023 and Monday, November 13, 2023.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 16, 2023?

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

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