Moon Phase on May 4, 2009

On Monday, May 4, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 78% illuminated and 10.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Monday, May 4, 2009

Illumination78%
Moon age
10.1 days
Full Moon
in 4.7 days

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Moon Data for May 4, 2009

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
77.7%
Moon age
10.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Virgo
Distance from Earth
379,498 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 May 4, 2009

What was the moon phase on May 4, 2009?

On Monday, May 4, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 78% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 10.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 4, 2009?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 9, 2009 and Saturday, May 9, 2009.

Was there a new moon on May 4, 2009?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, April 25, 2009 and Sunday, May 24, 2009.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 4, 2009?

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

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