Moon Phase on August 9, 1997
On Saturday, August 9, 1997 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 31% illuminated and 5.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Saturday, August 9, 1997
- Moon age
- 5.5 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.0 days
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Moon Data for August 9, 1997
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 30.7%
- Moon age
- 5.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 401,644 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About August 9, 1997
What was the moon phase on August 9, 1997?
On Saturday, August 9, 1997 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 31% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 9, 1997?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, July 20, 1997 and Monday, August 18, 1997.
Was there a new moon on August 9, 1997?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, August 3, 1997 and Monday, September 1, 1997.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 9, 1997?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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