11 September 2003 Moon Phase
On September 11, 2003, the moon phase was in its Waning Gibbous phase.
Moon Characteristics
- Illumination: 82%
- Moon Age: 16.5 days
- Distance from Earth: 405,511 km
- Sun-Earth-Moon Angle: 114.4°
Moon in Astrology
In astrology, the Waning Gibbous moon is associated with releasing and letting go. It's a time for reflection, assessment, and re-evaluation of goals and objectives. This phase is also considered a time for harvesting what has been sown, and it's a reminder to appreciate what has been accomplished.
Moon phase in Different Time Zones
- UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): September 11, 2003 10:11 AM
- EST (Eastern Standard Time): September 11, 2003 6:11 AM
- PST (Pacific Standard Time): September 11, 2003 3:11 AM
- CET (Central European Time): September 11, 2003 12:11 PM
Interesting Facts
- The Waning Gibbous moon is sometimes referred to as the "Harvest Moon" because it occurs closest to the autumnal equinox.
- The moon's orbit is not a perfect circle, which means that its distance from Earth varies throughout the month.
- The Waning Gibbous moon phase is the ninth of the eight traditional moon phases, which are: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.
Overall, the Waning Gibbous moon phase on September 11, 2003, was a significant lunar event that held importance in both astronomy and astrology.
