Moon Phase on September 28, 2006

On Thursday, September 28, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 30% illuminated and 5.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Thursday, September 28, 2006

Illumination30%
Moon age
5.5 days
First Quarter
in 2.0 days

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Moon Data for September 28, 2006

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
30.3%
Moon age
5.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
392,758 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 Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About September 28, 2006

What was the moon phase on September 28, 2006?

On Thursday, September 28, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 30% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 28, 2006?

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

Was there a new moon on September 28, 2006?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, September 22, 2006 and Sunday, October 22, 2006.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 28, 2006?

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

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