Moon Phase on October 17, 2023
On Tuesday, October 17, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 8% illuminated and 2.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- Moon age
- 2.6 days
- First Quarter
- in 4.6 days
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Moon Data for October 17, 2023
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 7.7%
- Moon age
- 2.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio → Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 388,058 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 17, 2023
What was the moon phase on October 17, 2023?
On Tuesday, October 17, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 8% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 17, 2023?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, September 29, 2023 and Saturday, October 28, 2023.
Was there a new moon on October 17, 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 17, 2023?
The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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