Moon Phase on August 17, 2009

On Monday, August 17, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated and 26.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Monday, August 17, 2009

Illumination12%
Moon age
26.2 days
New Moon
in 2.9 days

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Moon Data for August 17, 2009

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
12.2%
Moon age
26.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
362,043 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 17, 2009

What was the moon phase on August 17, 2009?

On Monday, August 17, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 12% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 17, 2009?

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

Was there a new moon on August 17, 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 17, 2009?

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

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