Moon Phase on September 19, 2023

On Tuesday, September 19, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 18% illuminated and 4.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Illumination18%
Moon age
4.1 days
First Quarter
in 3.3 days

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Moon Data for September 19, 2023

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
17.8%
Moon age
4.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
391,850 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 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 19, 2023

What was the moon phase on September 19, 2023?

On Tuesday, September 19, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 18% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 19, 2023?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 31, 2023 and Friday, September 29, 2023.

Was there a new moon on September 19, 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 19, 2023?

The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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