Moon Phase on September 23, 2005

On Friday, September 23, 2005 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 68% illuminated and 20.5 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Friday, September 23, 2005

Illumination68%
Moon age
20.5 days
Last Quarter
in 1.8 days

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Moon Data for September 23, 2005

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
67.5%
Moon age
20.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
390,108 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 23, 2005

What was the moon phase on September 23, 2005?

On Friday, September 23, 2005 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 68% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 23, 2005?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, September 18, 2005 and Monday, October 17, 2005.

Was there a new moon on September 23, 2005?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, September 3, 2005 and Monday, October 3, 2005.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 23, 2005?

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

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