Moon Phase on August 9, 2000

On Wednesday, August 9, 2000 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 73% illuminated and 9.6 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, August 9, 2000

Illumination73%
Moon age
9.6 days
Full Moon
in 5.7 days

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Moon Data for August 9, 2000

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
73.2%
Moon age
9.6 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
402,752 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 August 9, 2000

What was the moon phase on August 9, 2000?

On Wednesday, August 9, 2000 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 73% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 9, 2000?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, July 16, 2000 and Tuesday, August 15, 2000.

Was there a new moon on August 9, 2000?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, July 31, 2000 and Tuesday, August 29, 2000.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 9, 2000?

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

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