Moon Phase on September 12, 2025

On Friday, September 12, 2025 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 72% illuminated and 20.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Friday, September 12, 2025

Illumination72%
Moon age
20.0 days
Last Quarter
in 1.9 days

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Moon Data for September 12, 2025

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
71.8%
Moon age
20.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus → Gemini
Distance from Earth
366,966 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 Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About September 12, 2025

What was the moon phase on September 12, 2025?

On Friday, September 12, 2025 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 72% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 12, 2025?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, September 7, 2025 and Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Was there a new moon on September 12, 2025?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, August 23, 2025 and Sunday, September 21, 2025.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 12, 2025?

The moon moved from Taurus into Gemini during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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