Moon Phase on September 29, 2011

On Thursday, September 29, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated and 2.4 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Illumination6%
Moon age
2.4 days
First Quarter
in 4.6 days

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Moon Data for September 29, 2011

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
6.4%
Moon age
2.4 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
359,540 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 Waxing Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About September 29, 2011

What was the moon phase on September 29, 2011?

On Thursday, September 29, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 6% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 29, 2011?

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

Was there a new moon on September 29, 2011?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 and Wednesday, October 26, 2011.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 29, 2011?

The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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