Moon Phase on September 16, 2017
On Saturday, September 16, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 16% illuminated and 25.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, September 16, 2017
- Moon age
- 25.6 days
- New Moon
- in 3.7 days
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Moon Data for September 16, 2017
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 16.3%
- Moon age
- 25.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 372,047 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 16, 2017
What was the moon phase on September 16, 2017?
On Saturday, September 16, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 16% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 16, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 and Thursday, October 5, 2017.
Was there a new moon on September 16, 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 16, 2017?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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