Moon Phase on September 5, 1996
On Thursday, September 5, 1996 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 43% illuminated and 22.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, September 5, 1996
- Moon age
- 22.8 days
- New Moon
- in 7.5 days
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Moon Data for September 5, 1996
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 43.2%
- Moon age
- 22.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 398,787 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 5, 1996
What was the moon phase on September 5, 1996?
On Thursday, September 5, 1996 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 43% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 5, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, August 28, 1996 and Friday, September 27, 1996.
Was there a new moon on September 5, 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 5, 1996?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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