Moon Phase on September 15, 2017
On Friday, September 15, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 26% illuminated and 24.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, September 15, 2017
- Moon age
- 24.6 days
- New Moon
- in 4.7 days
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Moon Data for September 15, 2017
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 25.5%
- Moon age
- 24.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 370,737 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 15, 2017
What was the moon phase on September 15, 2017?
On Friday, September 15, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 26% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 15, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 and Thursday, October 5, 2017.
Was there a new moon on September 15, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, August 21, 2017 and Wednesday, September 20, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 15, 2017?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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