Moon Phase on September 15, 2020

On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated and 27.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Illumination6%
Moon age
27.3 days
New Moon
in 2.0 days

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Moon Data for September 15, 2020

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
5.7%
Moon age
27.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Leo → Virgo
Distance from Earth
367,207 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 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 15, 2020

What was the moon phase on September 15, 2020?

On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 6% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 15, 2020?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 and Thursday, October 1, 2020.

Was there a new moon on September 15, 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 15, 2020?

The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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