Moon Phase on September 24, 2011

On Saturday, September 24, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 13% illuminated and 26.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Illumination13%
Moon age
26.1 days
New Moon
in 3.0 days

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Moon Data for September 24, 2011

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
12.6%
Moon age
26.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Leo
Distance from Earth
368,622 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 24, 2011

What was the moon phase on September 24, 2011?

On Saturday, September 24, 2011 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 24, 2011?

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

Was there a new moon on September 24, 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 24, 2011?

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

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