Moon Phase on September 22, 2011

On Thursday, September 22, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 31% illuminated and 24.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Illumination31%
Moon age
24.0 days
New Moon
in 5.0 days

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Moon Data for September 22, 2011

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
30.6%
Moon age
24.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
380,809 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 22, 2011

What was the moon phase on September 22, 2011?

On Thursday, September 22, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 31% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 22, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, September 12, 2011 and Wednesday, October 12, 2011.

Was there a new moon on September 22, 2011?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, August 29, 2011 and Tuesday, September 27, 2011.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 22, 2011?

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

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