Moon Phase on March 19, 2009

On Thursday, March 19, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 43% illuminated and 22.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Illumination43%
Moon age
22.8 days
New Moon
in 7.2 days

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Moon Data for March 19, 2009

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
43.0%
Moon age
22.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Capricorn
Distance from Earth
404,284 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 Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About March 19, 2009

What was the moon phase on March 19, 2009?

On Thursday, March 19, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 43% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 19, 2009?

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

Was there a new moon on March 19, 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 19, 2009?

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

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