Moon Phase on September 23, 2026
On Wednesday, September 23, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 89% illuminated and 11.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
- Moon age
- 11.6 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.2 days
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Moon Data for September 23, 2026
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 89.1%
- Moon age
- 11.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 393,395 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 Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About September 23, 2026
What was the moon phase on September 23, 2026?
On Wednesday, September 23, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 89% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 23, 2026?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, August 28, 2026 and Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Was there a new moon on September 23, 2026?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, September 11, 2026 and Saturday, October 10, 2026.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 23, 2026?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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