Moon Phase on July 27, 2009

On Monday, July 27, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 35% illuminated and 6.0 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Monday, July 27, 2009

Illumination35%
Moon age
6.0 days
First Quarter
in 1.4 days

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Moon Data for July 27, 2009

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
35.4%
Moon age
6.0 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
381,041 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 Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About July 27, 2009

What was the moon phase on July 27, 2009?

On Monday, July 27, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 35% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 27, 2009?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 and Thursday, August 6, 2009.

Was there a new moon on July 27, 2009?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 and Thursday, August 20, 2009.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 27, 2009?

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

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