Moon Phase on September 5, 2006

On Tuesday, September 5, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated and 12.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Tuesday, September 5, 2006

Illumination92%
Moon age
12.1 days
Full Moon
in 2.3 days

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Moon Data for September 5, 2006

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
92.3%
Moon age
12.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
363,599 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 Waxing Gibbous

The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.

Spiritual Meaning

Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.

Questions About September 5, 2006

What was the moon phase on September 5, 2006?

On Tuesday, September 5, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 92% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 5, 2006?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 and Thursday, September 7, 2006.

Was there a new moon on September 5, 2006?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 and Friday, September 22, 2006.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 5, 2006?

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

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