Moon Phase on September 6, 2018
On Thursday, September 6, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 15% illuminated and 25.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, September 6, 2018
- Moon age
- 25.8 days
- New Moon
- in 3.3 days
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Moon Data for September 6, 2018
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 14.7%
- Moon age
- 25.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 363,161 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 6, 2018
What was the moon phase on September 6, 2018?
On Thursday, September 6, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 15% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 6, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, August 26, 2018 and Tuesday, September 25, 2018.
Was there a new moon on September 6, 2018?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, August 11, 2018 and Sunday, September 9, 2018.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 6, 2018?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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