Moon Phase on September 16, 1987
On Wednesday, September 16, 1987 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 36% illuminated and 23.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, September 16, 1987
- Moon age
- 23.5 days
- New Moon
- in 6.6 days
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Moon Data for September 16, 1987
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 35.8%
- Moon age
- 23.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 403,630 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 16, 1987
What was the moon phase on September 16, 1987?
On Wednesday, September 16, 1987 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 36% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 16, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, September 7, 1987 and Wednesday, October 7, 1987.
Was there a new moon on September 16, 1987?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, August 24, 1987 and Wednesday, September 23, 1987.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 16, 1987?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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