Moon Phase on March 15, 2009

On Sunday, March 15, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 79% illuminated and 19.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Illumination79%
Moon age
19.2 days
Last Quarter
in 3.2 days

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Moon Data for March 15, 2009

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
79.4%
Moon age
19.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
394,298 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 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 March 15, 2009

What was the moon phase on March 15, 2009?

On Sunday, March 15, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 79% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 15, 2009?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 and Thursday, April 9, 2009.

Was there a new moon on March 15, 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 15, 2009?

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

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