Moon Phase on August 23, 2009

On Sunday, August 23, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 13% illuminated and 3.4 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Illumination13%
Moon age
3.4 days
First Quarter
in 4.0 days

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Moon Data for August 23, 2009

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
12.9%
Moon age
3.4 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
374,142 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 Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About August 23, 2009

What was the moon phase on August 23, 2009?

On Sunday, August 23, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 13% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 23, 2009?

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

Was there a new moon on August 23, 2009?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, August 20, 2009 and Friday, September 18, 2009.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 23, 2009?

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

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