Moon Phase on March 6, 2009

On Friday, March 6, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 74% illuminated and 9.7 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Friday, March 6, 2009

Illumination74%
Moon age
9.7 days
Full Moon
in 4.6 days

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Moon Data for March 6, 2009

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
74.1%
Moon age
9.7 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
367,602 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 March 6, 2009

What was the moon phase on March 6, 2009?

On Friday, March 6, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 74% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 6, 2009?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, February 9, 2009 and Wednesday, March 11, 2009.

Was there a new moon on March 6, 2009?

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

What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 6, 2009?

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

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