Moon Phase on July 20, 2009
On Monday, July 20, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated and 27.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Monday, July 20, 2009
- Moon age
- 27.7 days
- New Moon
- in 1.6 days
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Moon Data for July 20, 2009
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 4.0%
- Moon age
- 27.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 359,171 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 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 July 20, 2009
What was the moon phase on July 20, 2009?
On Monday, July 20, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 4% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on July 20, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 and Thursday, August 6, 2009.
Was there a new moon on July 20, 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 20, 2009?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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