Moon Phase on February 8, 2009

On Sunday, February 8, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 13.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Illumination98%
Moon age
13.5 days
Full Moon
in 1.1 days

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Moon Data for February 8, 2009

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
98.2%
Moon age
13.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Cancer → Leo
Distance from Earth
361,830 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 February 8, 2009

What was the moon phase on February 8, 2009?

On Sunday, February 8, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 8, 2009?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, January 11, 2009 and Monday, February 9, 2009.

Was there a new moon on February 8, 2009?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, January 26, 2009 and Wednesday, February 25, 2009.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 8, 2009?

The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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