Moon Phase on July 31, 2009

On Friday, July 31, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 75% illuminated and 9.8 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Friday, July 31, 2009

Illumination75%
Moon age
9.8 days
Full Moon
in 5.5 days

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Moon Data for July 31, 2009

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
74.7%
Moon age
9.8 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
400,663 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 31, 2009

What was the moon phase on July 31, 2009?

On Friday, July 31, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 75% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 31, 2009?

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

Was there a new moon on July 31, 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 31, 2009?

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

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