Moon Phase on September 21, 1996
On Saturday, September 21, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 62% illuminated and 8.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Saturday, September 21, 1996
- Moon age
- 8.5 days
- Full Moon
- in 5.6 days
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Moon Data for September 21, 1996
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 61.7%
- Moon age
- 8.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 369,791 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 Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About September 21, 1996
What was the moon phase on September 21, 1996?
On Saturday, September 21, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 62% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 21, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, August 28, 1996 and Friday, September 27, 1996.
Was there a new moon on September 21, 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 21, 1996?
The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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