Moon Phase on September 5, 2012
On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 77% illuminated and 19.4 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
- Moon age
- 19.4 days
- Last Quarter
- in 3.1 days
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Moon Data for September 5, 2012
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 77.4%
- Moon age
- 19.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 402,448 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 Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About September 5, 2012
What was the moon phase on September 5, 2012?
On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 77% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 5, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, August 31, 2012 and Sunday, September 30, 2012.
Was there a new moon on September 5, 2012?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, August 17, 2012 and Sunday, September 16, 2012.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 5, 2012?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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