Moon Phase on September 28, 2013

On Saturday, September 28, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 38% illuminated and 23.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Illumination38%
Moon age
23.3 days
New Moon
in 6.5 days

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Moon Data for September 28, 2013

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
37.6%
Moon age
23.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
403,945 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 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 28, 2013

What was the moon phase on September 28, 2013?

On Saturday, September 28, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 38% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 28, 2013?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, September 19, 2013 and Friday, October 18, 2013.

Was there a new moon on September 28, 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 28, 2013?

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

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