Moon Phase on September 5, 2002

On Thursday, September 5, 2002 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated and 27.7 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, September 5, 2002

Illumination4%
Moon age
27.7 days
New Moon
in 1.6 days

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Moon Data for September 5, 2002

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
4.1%
Moon age
27.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Leo
Distance from Earth
364,896 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 5, 2002

What was the moon phase on September 5, 2002?

On Thursday, September 5, 2002 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 4% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 5, 2002?

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

Was there a new moon on September 5, 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 5, 2002?

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

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