Moon Phase on September 9, 2015

On Wednesday, September 9, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 13% illuminated and 26.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Illumination13%
Moon age
26.1 days
New Moon
in 3.8 days

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Moon Data for September 9, 2015

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
12.8%
Moon age
26.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer → Leo
Distance from Earth
398,437 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 9, 2015

What was the moon phase on September 9, 2015?

On Wednesday, September 9, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 13% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 9, 2015?

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

Was there a new moon on September 9, 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 9, 2015?

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

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