Moon Phase on May 9, 2006

On Tuesday, May 9, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated and 11.2 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Tuesday, May 9, 2006

Illumination86%
Moon age
11.2 days
Full Moon
in 3.8 days

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Moon Data for May 9, 2006

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
86.4%
Moon age
11.2 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Virgo → Libra
Distance from Earth
401,841 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, 2006

What was the moon phase on May 9, 2006?

On Tuesday, May 9, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 86% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 9, 2006?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 13, 2006 and Saturday, May 13, 2006.

Was there a new moon on May 9, 2006?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, April 27, 2006 and Saturday, May 27, 2006.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 9, 2006?

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

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