Moon Phase on September 22, 1987
On Tuesday, September 22, 1987 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 0% illuminated and 28.9 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, September 22, 1987
- Moon age
- 28.9 days
- New Moon
- in 0.6 days
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Moon Data for September 22, 1987
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 0.4%
- Moon age
- 28.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 396,998 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 22, 1987
What was the moon phase on September 22, 1987?
On Tuesday, September 22, 1987 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 0% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 22, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, September 7, 1987 and Wednesday, October 7, 1987.
Was there a new moon on September 22, 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 22, 1987?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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