Moon Phase on September 5, 2010

On Sunday, September 5, 2010 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 13% illuminated and 26.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Illumination13%
Moon age
26.1 days
New Moon
in 2.9 days

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Moon Data for September 5, 2010

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
12.6%
Moon age
26.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer → Leo
Distance from Earth
363,652 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 5, 2010

What was the moon phase on September 5, 2010?

On Sunday, September 5, 2010 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 13% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 5, 2010?

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

Was there a new moon on September 5, 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 5, 2010?

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

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