Moon Phase on September 21, 2006
On Thursday, September 21, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated and 28.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, September 21, 2006
- Moon age
- 28.7 days
- New Moon
- in 1.0 days
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Moon Data for September 21, 2006
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 0.9%
- Moon age
- 28.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 406,314 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.
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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 21, 2006
What was the moon phase on September 21, 2006?
On Thursday, September 21, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 21, 2006?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, September 7, 2006 and Saturday, October 7, 2006.
Was there a new moon on September 21, 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 21, 2006?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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