Moon Phase on September 19, 2006

On Tuesday, September 19, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated and 26.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Illumination8%
Moon age
26.9 days
New Moon
in 3.0 days

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Moon Data for September 19, 2006

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
7.9%
Moon age
26.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Leo
Distance from Earth
403,940 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 19, 2006

What was the moon phase on September 19, 2006?

On Tuesday, September 19, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 8% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 19, 2006?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, September 7, 2006 and Saturday, October 7, 2006.

Was there a new moon on September 19, 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 19, 2006?

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

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