Moon Phase on September 12, 2018
On Wednesday, September 12, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated and 3.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
- Moon age
- 3.0 days
- First Quarter
- in 4.5 days
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Moon Data for September 12, 2018
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 10.1%
- Moon age
- 3.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 375,854 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 Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About September 12, 2018
What was the moon phase on September 12, 2018?
On Wednesday, September 12, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 10% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 12, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, August 26, 2018 and Tuesday, September 25, 2018.
Was there a new moon on September 12, 2018?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, September 9, 2018 and Tuesday, October 9, 2018.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 12, 2018?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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