Moon Phase on September 8, 2001

On Saturday, September 8, 2001 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 73% illuminated and 19.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Saturday, September 8, 2001

Illumination73%
Moon age
19.9 days
Last Quarter
in 2.3 days

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Moon Data for September 8, 2001

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
73.1%
Moon age
19.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
392,238 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.

About the Waning Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About September 8, 2001

What was the moon phase on September 8, 2001?

On Saturday, September 8, 2001 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 73% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 8, 2001?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, September 2, 2001 and Tuesday, October 2, 2001.

Was there a new moon on September 8, 2001?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, August 19, 2001 and Monday, September 17, 2001.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 8, 2001?

The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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