Moon Phase on September 17, 2014

On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 36% illuminated and 23.5 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Illumination36%
Moon age
23.5 days
New Moon
in 6.8 days

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Moon Data for September 17, 2014

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
36.5%
Moon age
23.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
400,778 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 17, 2014

What was the moon phase on September 17, 2014?

On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 36% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 17, 2014?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 and Wednesday, October 8, 2014.

Was there a new moon on September 17, 2014?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, August 25, 2014 and Wednesday, September 24, 2014.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 17, 2014?

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

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