Moon Phase on October 17, 2009
On Saturday, October 17, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated and 28.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, October 17, 2009
- Moon age
- 28.8 days
- New Moon
- in 0.7 days
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Moon Data for October 17, 2009
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 0.9%
- Moon age
- 28.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 375,561 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About October 17, 2009
What was the moon phase on October 17, 2009?
On Saturday, October 17, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 17, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, October 4, 2009 and Monday, November 2, 2009.
Was there a new moon on October 17, 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 17, 2009?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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