Moon Phase on September 12, 2023
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated and 27.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
- Moon age
- 27.2 days
- New Moon
- in 2.6 days
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Moon Data for September 12, 2023
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 6.0%
- Moon age
- 27.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 406,270 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, 2023
What was the moon phase on September 12, 2023?
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 6% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 12, 2023?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 31, 2023 and Friday, September 29, 2023.
Was there a new moon on September 12, 2023?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 and Friday, September 15, 2023.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 12, 2023?
The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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