Moon Phase on September 27, 2016
On Tuesday, September 27, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated and 26.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
- Moon age
- 26.3 days
- New Moon
- in 3.5 days
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Moon Data for September 27, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 11.7%
- Moon age
- 26.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 390,997 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 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 27, 2016
What was the moon phase on September 27, 2016?
On Tuesday, September 27, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 12% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 27, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, September 16, 2016 and Sunday, October 16, 2016.
Was there a new moon on September 27, 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 27, 2016?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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