Moon Phase on April 16, 2009
On Thursday, April 16, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 60% illuminated and 21.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, April 16, 2009
- Moon age
- 21.2 days
- Last Quarter
- in 1.1 days
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Moon Data for April 16, 2009
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 60.2%
- Moon age
- 21.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 404,211 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 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 April 16, 2009
What was the moon phase on April 16, 2009?
On Thursday, April 16, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 60% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 16, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 9, 2009 and Saturday, May 9, 2009.
Was there a new moon on April 16, 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 April 16, 2009?
The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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