Moon Phase on September 6, 1990

On Thursday, September 6, 1990 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 97% illuminated and 16.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Thursday, September 6, 1990

Illumination97%
Moon age
16.3 days
Last Quarter
in 5.4 days

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Moon Data for September 6, 1990

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
97.3%
Moon age
16.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Pisces → Aries
Distance from Earth
372,246 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.

About the Waning Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About September 6, 1990

What was the moon phase on September 6, 1990?

On Thursday, September 6, 1990 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 97% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 6, 1990?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, September 5, 1990 and Thursday, October 4, 1990.

Was there a new moon on September 6, 1990?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, August 20, 1990 and Wednesday, September 19, 1990.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 6, 1990?

The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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