Moon Phase on August 31, 2009
On Monday, August 31, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated and 11.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Monday, August 31, 2009
- Moon age
- 11.0 days
- Full Moon
- in 4.2 days
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Moon Data for August 31, 2009
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 84.8%
- Moon age
- 11.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 405,256 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 31, 2009
What was the moon phase on August 31, 2009?
On Monday, August 31, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 85% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 31, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 6, 2009 and Friday, September 4, 2009.
Was there a new moon on August 31, 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 31, 2009?
The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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