Moon Phase on August 9, 2001
On Thursday, August 9, 2001 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 77% illuminated and 19.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, August 9, 2001
- Moon age
- 19.5 days
- Last Quarter
- in 2.8 days
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Moon Data for August 9, 2001
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 76.8%
- Moon age
- 19.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 400,801 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 Waning Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About August 9, 2001
What was the moon phase on August 9, 2001?
On Thursday, August 9, 2001 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 77% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 9, 2001?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, August 4, 2001 and Sunday, September 2, 2001.
Was there a new moon on August 9, 2001?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, July 20, 2001 and Sunday, August 19, 2001.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 9, 2001?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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