Moon Phase on October 20, 2024
On Sunday, October 20, 2024 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 87% illuminated and 18.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Sunday, October 20, 2024
- Moon age
- 18.2 days
- Last Quarter
- in 3.8 days
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Moon Data for October 20, 2024
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 87.1%
- Moon age
- 18.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 367,938 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 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 20, 2024
What was the moon phase on October 20, 2024?
On Sunday, October 20, 2024 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 87% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 20, 2024?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, October 17, 2024 and Friday, November 15, 2024.
Was there a new moon on October 20, 2024?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 and Friday, November 1, 2024.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 20, 2024?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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