Moon Phase on September 18, 2019

On Wednesday, September 18, 2019 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 84% illuminated and 18.7 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Illumination84%
Moon age
18.7 days
Last Quarter
in 3.6 days

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Moon Data for September 18, 2019

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
83.6%
Moon age
18.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
398,223 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 Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About September 18, 2019

What was the moon phase on September 18, 2019?

On Wednesday, September 18, 2019 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 84% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 18, 2019?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, September 14, 2019 and Sunday, October 13, 2019.

Was there a new moon on September 18, 2019?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, August 30, 2019 and Saturday, September 28, 2019.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 18, 2019?

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

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