Moon Phase on September 28, 1986
On Sunday, September 28, 1986 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 28% illuminated and 24.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Sunday, September 28, 1986
- Moon age
- 24.3 days
- New Moon
- in 5.3 days
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Moon Data for September 28, 1986
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 28.2%
- Moon age
- 24.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 398,358 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 September 28, 1986
What was the moon phase on September 28, 1986?
On Sunday, September 28, 1986 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 28% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 28, 1986?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, September 18, 1986 and Friday, October 17, 1986.
Was there a new moon on September 28, 1986?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, September 4, 1986 and Friday, October 3, 1986.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 28, 1986?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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