Moon Phase on July 1, 2009

On Wednesday, July 1, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 71% illuminated and 9.4 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Illumination71%
Moon age
9.4 days
Full Moon
in 5.9 days

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Moon Data for July 1, 2009

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
70.6%
Moon age
9.4 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
392,177 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 July 1, 2009

What was the moon phase on July 1, 2009?

On Wednesday, July 1, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 71% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 1, 2009?

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

Was there a new moon on July 1, 2009?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, June 22, 2009 and Wednesday, July 22, 2009.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 1, 2009?

The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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