Moon Phase on September 19, 1996
On Thursday, September 19, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 39% illuminated and 6.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, September 19, 1996
- Moon age
- 6.4 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.0 days
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Moon Data for September 19, 1996
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 39.3%
- Moon age
- 6.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 377,281 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 19, 1996
What was the moon phase on September 19, 1996?
On Thursday, September 19, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 39% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 19, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, August 28, 1996 and Friday, September 27, 1996.
Was there a new moon on September 19, 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 19, 1996?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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