Moon Phase on September 8, 2009
On Tuesday, September 8, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 85% illuminated and 18.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
- Moon age
- 18.5 days
- Last Quarter
- in 3.6 days
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Moon Data for September 8, 2009
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 85.3%
- Moon age
- 18.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries → Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 386,030 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 September 8, 2009
What was the moon phase on September 8, 2009?
On Tuesday, September 8, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 85% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 8, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, September 4, 2009 and Sunday, October 4, 2009.
Was there a new moon on September 8, 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 September 8, 2009?
The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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