Moon Phase on August 16, 2009

On Sunday, August 16, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 21% illuminated and 25.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Illumination21%
Moon age
25.1 days
New Moon
in 3.9 days

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Moon Data for August 16, 2009

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
21.1%
Moon age
25.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
365,369 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 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 August 16, 2009

What was the moon phase on August 16, 2009?

On Sunday, August 16, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 21% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 16, 2009?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 6, 2009 and Friday, September 4, 2009.

Was there a new moon on August 16, 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 16, 2009?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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