Moon Phase on June 21, 2009

On Sunday, June 21, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated and 28.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Illumination3%
Moon age
28.0 days
New Moon
in 1.3 days

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Moon Data for June 21, 2009

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.7%
Moon age
28.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
361,512 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 June 21, 2009

What was the moon phase on June 21, 2009?

On Sunday, June 21, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 3% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on June 21, 2009?

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

Was there a new moon on June 21, 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 21, 2009?

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

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