Moon Phase on September 6, 2015

On Sunday, September 6, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 39% illuminated and 23.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Illumination39%
Moon age
23.2 days
New Moon
in 6.8 days

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Moon Data for September 6, 2015

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
38.6%
Moon age
23.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
385,897 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 6, 2015

What was the moon phase on September 6, 2015?

On Sunday, September 6, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 39% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 6, 2015?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, August 29, 2015 and Monday, September 28, 2015.

Was there a new moon on September 6, 2015?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, August 14, 2015 and Sunday, September 13, 2015.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 6, 2015?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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