Moon Phase on October 10, 2009
On Saturday, October 10, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 60% illuminated and 21.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Saturday, October 10, 2009
- Moon age
- 21.2 days
- Last Quarter
- in 0.9 days
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Moon Data for October 10, 2009
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 60.0%
- Moon age
- 21.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 371,658 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 October 10, 2009
What was the moon phase on October 10, 2009?
On Saturday, October 10, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 60% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 10, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, October 4, 2009 and Monday, November 2, 2009.
Was there a new moon on October 10, 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 10, 2009?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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