Moon Phase on September 9, 2012
On Sunday, September 9, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 41% illuminated and 23.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Sunday, September 9, 2012
- Moon age
- 23.0 days
- New Moon
- in 6.6 days
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Moon Data for September 9, 2012
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 41.1%
- Moon age
- 23.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 401,075 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 9, 2012
What was the moon phase on September 9, 2012?
On Sunday, September 9, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 41% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 9, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, August 31, 2012 and Sunday, September 30, 2012.
Was there a new moon on September 9, 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 9, 2012?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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