Moon Phase on September 16, 2008
On Tuesday, September 16, 2008 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 15.9 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
- Moon age
- 15.9 days
- Last Quarter
- in 5.7 days
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Moon Data for September 16, 2008
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 98.3%
- Moon age
- 15.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 374,295 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 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 16, 2008
What was the moon phase on September 16, 2008?
On Tuesday, September 16, 2008 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 15.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 16, 2008?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, September 15, 2008 and Tuesday, October 14, 2008.
Was there a new moon on September 16, 2008?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, August 30, 2008 and Monday, September 29, 2008.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 16, 2008?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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