Moon Phase on October 26, 2024
On Saturday, October 26, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 29% illuminated and 24.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, October 26, 2024
- Moon age
- 24.2 days
- New Moon
- in 6.0 days
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Moon Data for October 26, 2024
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 29.4%
- Moon age
- 24.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 400,659 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About October 26, 2024
What was the moon phase on October 26, 2024?
On Saturday, October 26, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 29% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 26, 2024?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, October 17, 2024 and Friday, November 15, 2024.
Was there a new moon on October 26, 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 26, 2024?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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