Moon Phase on September 17, 1996
On Tuesday, September 17, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 20% illuminated and 4.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Tuesday, September 17, 1996
- Moon age
- 4.3 days
- First Quarter
- in 3.0 days
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Moon Data for September 17, 1996
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 19.9%
- Moon age
- 4.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 385,025 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 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 17, 1996
What was the moon phase on September 17, 1996?
On Tuesday, September 17, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 20% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 17, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, August 28, 1996 and Friday, September 27, 1996.
Was there a new moon on September 17, 1996?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, September 12, 1996 and Saturday, October 12, 1996.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 17, 1996?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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