Moon Phase on September 11, 1996
On Wednesday, September 11, 1996 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated and 28.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, September 11, 1996
- Moon age
- 28.2 days
- New Moon
- in 1.5 days
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Moon Data for September 11, 1996
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 2.1%
- Moon age
- 28.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 403,223 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 11, 1996
What was the moon phase on September 11, 1996?
On Wednesday, September 11, 1996 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 11, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, August 28, 1996 and Friday, September 27, 1996.
Was there a new moon on September 11, 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 11, 1996?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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