Moon Phase on May 9, 1984

On Wednesday, May 9, 1984 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 62% illuminated and 8.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, May 9, 1984

Illumination62%
Moon age
8.5 days
Full Moon
in 5.7 days

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Moon Data for May 9, 1984

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
61.6%
Moon age
8.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Leo → Virgo
Distance from Earth
368,937 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 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 May 9, 1984

What was the moon phase on May 9, 1984?

On Wednesday, May 9, 1984 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 62% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 9, 1984?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, April 15, 1984 and Tuesday, May 15, 1984.

Was there a new moon on May 9, 1984?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, May 1, 1984 and Wednesday, May 30, 1984.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 9, 1984?

The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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