Moon Phase on September 1, 2002

On Sunday, September 1, 2002 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 36% illuminated and 23.5 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, September 1, 2002

Illumination36%
Moon age
23.5 days
New Moon
in 5.6 days

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Moon Data for September 1, 2002

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
36.2%
Moon age
23.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
387,978 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 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 1, 2002

What was the moon phase on September 1, 2002?

On Sunday, September 1, 2002 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 36% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 1, 2002?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 22, 2002 and Saturday, September 21, 2002.

Was there a new moon on September 1, 2002?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, August 8, 2002 and Saturday, September 7, 2002.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 1, 2002?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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