Moon Phase on September 17, 2009

On Thursday, September 17, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated and 28.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Illumination2%
Moon age
28.1 days
New Moon
in 1.3 days

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Moon Data for September 17, 2009

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.4%
Moon age
28.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo
Distance from Earth
364,976 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 17, 2009

What was the moon phase on September 17, 2009?

On Thursday, September 17, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 17, 2009?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, September 4, 2009 and Sunday, October 4, 2009.

Was there a new moon on September 17, 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 17, 2009?

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

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