Moon Phase on September 16, 1998
On Wednesday, September 16, 1998 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 17% illuminated and 25.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, September 16, 1998
- Moon age
- 25.6 days
- New Moon
- in 4.2 days
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Moon Data for September 16, 1998
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 16.6%
- Moon age
- 25.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 389,448 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 16, 1998
What was the moon phase on September 16, 1998?
On Wednesday, September 16, 1998 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 17% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 16, 1998?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, September 6, 1998 and Monday, October 5, 1998.
Was there a new moon on September 16, 1998?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, August 22, 1998 and Sunday, September 20, 1998.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 16, 1998?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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