Moon Phase on August 5, 2009
On Wednesday, August 5, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 100% illuminated and 14.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
- Moon age
- 14.3 days
- Full Moon
- in 0.5 days
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Moon Data for August 5, 2009
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 99.7%
- Moon age
- 14.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 405,248 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 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 August 5, 2009
What was the moon phase on August 5, 2009?
On Wednesday, August 5, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 100% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 14.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 5, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 and Thursday, August 6, 2009.
Was there a new moon on August 5, 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 August 5, 2009?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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