Moon Phase on September 17, 2025
On Wednesday, September 17, 2025 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 19% illuminated and 25.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
- Moon age
- 25.3 days
- New Moon
- in 4.3 days
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Moon Data for September 17, 2025
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 18.8%
- Moon age
- 25.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 382,520 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 17, 2025
What was the moon phase on September 17, 2025?
On Wednesday, September 17, 2025 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 19% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 17, 2025?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, September 7, 2025 and Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Was there a new moon on September 17, 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 17, 2025?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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