Moon Phase on July 9, 2009
On Thursday, July 9, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated and 16.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, July 9, 2009
- Moon age
- 16.6 days
- Last Quarter
- in 5.9 days
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Moon Data for July 9, 2009
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 96.1%
- Moon age
- 16.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 405,337 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 July 9, 2009
What was the moon phase on July 9, 2009?
On Thursday, July 9, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 96% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on July 9, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 and Thursday, August 6, 2009.
Was there a new moon on July 9, 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 9, 2009?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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