Moon Phase on September 4, 1996
On Wednesday, September 4, 1996 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 19:06 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Wednesday, September 4, 1996
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- New Moon
- in 8.5 days
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Moon Data for September 4, 1996
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.1%
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 394,311 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.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 19:06 UTC | Sep 4, 7:06 PM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About September 4, 1996
What was the moon phase on September 4, 1996?
On Wednesday, September 4, 1996 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 4, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, August 28, 1996 and Friday, September 27, 1996.
Was there a new moon on September 4, 1996?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, August 14, 1996 and Thursday, September 12, 1996.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 4, 1996?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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