Moon Phase on September 2, 2010

On Thursday, September 2, 2010 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 42% illuminated and 22.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Illumination42%
Moon age
22.9 days
New Moon
in 5.9 days

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Moon Data for September 2, 2010

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
41.9%
Moon age
22.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
380,365 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 2, 2010

What was the moon phase on September 2, 2010?

On Thursday, September 2, 2010 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 42% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 2, 2010?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 and Thursday, September 23, 2010.

Was there a new moon on September 2, 2010?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 and Wednesday, September 8, 2010.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 2, 2010?

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

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