Moon Phase on June 9, 2009

On Tuesday, June 9, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 97% illuminated and 16.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Illumination97%
Moon age
16.3 days
Last Quarter
in 6.4 days

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Moon Data for June 9, 2009

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
97.2%
Moon age
16.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Capricorn
Distance from Earth
405,230 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 June 9, 2009

What was the moon phase on June 9, 2009?

On Tuesday, June 9, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 97% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on June 9, 2009?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, June 7, 2009 and Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

Was there a new moon on June 9, 2009?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, May 24, 2009 and Monday, June 22, 2009.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on June 9, 2009?

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

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