Moon Phase on September 23, 1989
On Saturday, September 23, 1989 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 35% illuminated and 23.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, September 23, 1989
- Moon age
- 23.6 days
- New Moon
- in 6.4 days
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Moon Data for September 23, 1989
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 35.2%
- Moon age
- 23.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 385,230 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 23, 1989
What was the moon phase on September 23, 1989?
On Saturday, September 23, 1989 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 35% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 23, 1989?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, September 15, 1989 and Saturday, October 14, 1989.
Was there a new moon on September 23, 1989?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, August 31, 1989 and Friday, September 29, 1989.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 23, 1989?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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