Moon Phase on March 31, 2009
On Tuesday, March 31, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 27% illuminated and 5.1 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
- Moon age
- 5.1 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.1 days
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Moon Data for March 31, 2009
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 26.9%
- Moon age
- 5.1 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 370,664 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.
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About the Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About March 31, 2009
What was the moon phase on March 31, 2009?
On Tuesday, March 31, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 27% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 31, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 and Thursday, April 9, 2009.
Was there a new moon on March 31, 2009?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, March 26, 2009 and Saturday, April 25, 2009.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 31, 2009?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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