Moon Phase on August 9, 2009
On Sunday, August 9, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 89% illuminated and 17.9 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Sunday, August 9, 2009
- Moon age
- 17.9 days
- Last Quarter
- in 4.3 days
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Moon Data for August 9, 2009
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 89.0%
- Moon age
- 17.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Pisces → Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 396,554 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 August 9, 2009
What was the moon phase on August 9, 2009?
On Sunday, August 9, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 89% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 17.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 9, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 6, 2009 and Friday, September 4, 2009.
Was there a new moon on August 9, 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 9, 2009?
The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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