Moon Phase on September 12, 2009
On Saturday, September 12, 2009 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.6 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 02:16 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Saturday, September 12, 2009
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- New Moon
- in 6.3 days
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Moon Data for September 12, 2009
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 45.5%
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 371,669 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.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 02:16 UTC | Sep 12, 2:16 AM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About September 12, 2009
What was the moon phase on September 12, 2009?
On Saturday, September 12, 2009 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 12, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, September 4, 2009 and Sunday, October 4, 2009.
Was there a new moon on September 12, 2009?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, August 20, 2009 and Friday, September 18, 2009.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 12, 2009?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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