Moon Phase on September 24, 2008

On Wednesday, September 24, 2008 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 25% illuminated and 24.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Illumination25%
Moon age
24.6 days
New Moon
in 4.8 days

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Moon Data for September 24, 2008

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
25.3%
Moon age
24.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer → Leo
Distance from Earth
374,040 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 24, 2008

What was the moon phase on September 24, 2008?

On Wednesday, September 24, 2008 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 25% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 24, 2008?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, September 15, 2008 and Tuesday, October 14, 2008.

Was there a new moon on September 24, 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 24, 2008?

The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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