Moon Phase on September 5, 2021

On Sunday, September 5, 2021 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated and 27.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Illumination3%
Moon age
27.9 days
New Moon
in 1.5 days

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Moon Data for September 5, 2021

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
3.0%
Moon age
27.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Leo → Virgo
Distance from Earth
383,633 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 5, 2021

What was the moon phase on September 5, 2021?

On Sunday, September 5, 2021 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 3% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 5, 2021?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, August 22, 2021 and Monday, September 20, 2021.

Was there a new moon on September 5, 2021?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, August 8, 2021 and Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 5, 2021?

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

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