Moon Phase on September 18, 2025

On Thursday, September 18, 2025 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 11% illuminated and 26.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Illumination11%
Moon age
26.3 days
New Moon
in 3.3 days

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Moon Data for September 18, 2025

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
11.2%
Moon age
26.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Leo
Distance from Earth
386,011 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 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 18, 2025

What was the moon phase on September 18, 2025?

On Thursday, September 18, 2025 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 11% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 18, 2025?

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

Was there a new moon on September 18, 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 18, 2025?

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

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