Moon Phase on September 18, 2023
On Monday, September 18, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 11% illuminated and 3.1 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Monday, September 18, 2023
- Moon age
- 3.1 days
- First Quarter
- in 4.3 days
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Moon Data for September 18, 2023
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 10.8%
- Moon age
- 3.1 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 395,489 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 Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About September 18, 2023
What was the moon phase on September 18, 2023?
On Monday, September 18, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 11% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 18, 2023?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 31, 2023 and Friday, September 29, 2023.
Was there a new moon on September 18, 2023?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, September 15, 2023 and Saturday, October 14, 2023.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 18, 2023?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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