Moon Phase on September 23, 2016
On Friday, September 23, 2016 the moon was a Last Quarter, 49% illuminated and 22.2 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 09:56 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, September 23, 2016
- Moon age
- 22.2 days
- New Moon
- in 7.5 days
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Moon Data for September 23, 2016
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 49.2%
- Moon age
- 22.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 374,822 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.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 09:56 UTC | Sep 23, 9:56 AM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About September 23, 2016
What was the moon phase on September 23, 2016?
On Friday, September 23, 2016 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 49% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 23, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, September 16, 2016 and Sunday, October 16, 2016.
Was there a new moon on September 23, 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 23, 2016?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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