Moon Phase on September 17, 2013

On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated and 12.6 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Illumination95%
Moon age
12.6 days
Full Moon
in 2.0 days

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Moon Data for September 17, 2013

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
94.8%
Moon age
12.6 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aquarius → Pisces
Distance from Earth
369,014 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 17, 2013

What was the moon phase on September 17, 2013?

On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 95% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 17, 2013?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 and Thursday, September 19, 2013.

Was there a new moon on September 17, 2013?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, September 5, 2013 and Saturday, October 5, 2013.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 17, 2013?

The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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