Moon Phase on October 9, 2001
On Tuesday, October 9, 2001 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 58% illuminated and 21.4 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Tuesday, October 9, 2001
- Moon age
- 21.4 days
- Last Quarter
- in 0.7 days
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Moon Data for October 9, 2001
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 57.6%
- Moon age
- 21.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 377,737 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 October 9, 2001
What was the moon phase on October 9, 2001?
On Tuesday, October 9, 2001 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 58% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 9, 2001?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, October 2, 2001 and Thursday, November 1, 2001.
Was there a new moon on October 9, 2001?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, September 17, 2001 and Tuesday, October 16, 2001.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 9, 2001?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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