Moon Phase on September 23, 2011
On Friday, September 23, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 21% illuminated and 25.1 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, September 23, 2011
- Moon age
- 25.1 days
- New Moon
- in 4.0 days
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Moon Data for September 23, 2011
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 21.0%
- Moon age
- 25.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 374,547 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.
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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 23, 2011
What was the moon phase on September 23, 2011?
On Friday, September 23, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 21% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 23, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, September 12, 2011 and Wednesday, October 12, 2011.
Was there a new moon on September 23, 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 23, 2011?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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