Moon Phase on October 2, 2009

On Friday, October 2, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated and 13.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Friday, October 2, 2009

Illumination97%
Moon age
13.1 days
Full Moon
in 1.8 days

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Moon Data for October 2, 2009

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
96.7%
Moon age
13.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Pisces
Distance from Earth
395,208 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 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 October 2, 2009

What was the moon phase on October 2, 2009?

On Friday, October 2, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 97% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 2, 2009?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, September 4, 2009 and Sunday, October 4, 2009.

Was there a new moon on October 2, 2009?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, September 18, 2009 and Sunday, October 18, 2009.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 2, 2009?

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

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