Moon Phase on September 5, 2020
On Saturday, September 5, 2020 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 90% illuminated and 17.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Saturday, September 5, 2020
- Moon age
- 17.7 days
- Last Quarter
- in 4.9 days
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Moon Data for September 5, 2020
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 90.2%
- Moon age
- 17.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 405,313 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 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 5, 2020
What was the moon phase on September 5, 2020?
On Saturday, September 5, 2020 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 90% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 17.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 5, 2020?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 and Thursday, October 1, 2020.
Was there a new moon on September 5, 2020?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 and Thursday, September 17, 2020.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 5, 2020?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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