Moon Phase on September 19, 2017

On Tuesday, September 19, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated and 28.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Illumination1%
Moon age
28.8 days
New Moon
in 0.7 days

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Moon Data for September 19, 2017

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
0.7%
Moon age
28.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo
Distance from Earth
379,976 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.

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 19, 2017

What was the moon phase on September 19, 2017?

On Tuesday, September 19, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 19, 2017?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 and Thursday, October 5, 2017.

Was there a new moon on September 19, 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 19, 2017?

The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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