Moon Phase on September 23, 2012

On Sunday, September 23, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 58% illuminated and 8.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Illumination58%
Moon age
8.1 days
Full Moon
in 6.6 days

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Moon Data for September 23, 2012

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
57.8%
Moon age
8.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Capricorn
Distance from Earth
373,759 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 Gibbous

The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.

Spiritual Meaning

Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.

Questions About September 23, 2012

What was the moon phase on September 23, 2012?

On Sunday, September 23, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 58% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 23, 2012?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, August 31, 2012 and Sunday, September 30, 2012.

Was there a new moon on September 23, 2012?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, September 16, 2012 and Monday, October 15, 2012.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 23, 2012?

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

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