Moon Phase on October 17, 2042
On Friday, October 17, 2042 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated and 3.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, October 17, 2042
- Moon age
- 3.0 days
- First Quarter
- in 4.6 days
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Moon Data for October 17, 2042
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 10.2%
- Moon age
- 3.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio → Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 403,232 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, 2042
What will the moon phase be on October 17, 2042?
On Friday, October 17, 2042 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, with 10% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Will there be a full moon on October 17, 2042?
No. The closest full moons will be on Monday, September 29, 2042 and Tuesday, October 28, 2042.
Will there be a new moon on October 17, 2042?
No. The new moons before and after it will be on Tuesday, October 14, 2042 and Wednesday, November 12, 2042.
What zodiac sign will the moon be in on October 17, 2042?
The moon will move from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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