Moon Phase on September 7, 2016
On Wednesday, September 7, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 32% illuminated and 5.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
- Moon age
- 5.6 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.0 days
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Moon Data for September 7, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 31.5%
- Moon age
- 5.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 404,738 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.
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About the Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About September 7, 2016
What was the moon phase on September 7, 2016?
On Wednesday, September 7, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 32% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 7, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 18, 2016 and Friday, September 16, 2016.
Was there a new moon on September 7, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, September 1, 2016 and Saturday, October 1, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 7, 2016?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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