Moon Phase on September 12, 2020
On Saturday, September 12, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 29% illuminated and 24.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, September 12, 2020
- Moon age
- 24.2 days
- New Moon
- in 5.0 days
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Moon Data for September 12, 2020
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 29.3%
- Moon age
- 24.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 384,798 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 12, 2020
What was the moon phase on September 12, 2020?
On Saturday, September 12, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 29% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 12, 2020?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 and Thursday, October 1, 2020.
Was there a new moon on September 12, 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 12, 2020?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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