Moon Phase on September 26, 1990

On Wednesday, September 26, 1990 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 45% illuminated and 6.9 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Wednesday, September 26, 1990

Illumination45%
Moon age
6.9 days
First Quarter
in 0.6 days

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Moon Data for September 26, 1990

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
44.5%
Moon age
6.9 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Sagittarius → Capricorn
Distance from Earth
403,246 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 Waxing Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About September 26, 1990

What was the moon phase on September 26, 1990?

On Wednesday, September 26, 1990 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 45% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 26, 1990?

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

Was there a new moon on September 26, 1990?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, September 19, 1990 and Thursday, October 18, 1990.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 26, 1990?

The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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