Moon Phase on November 6, 2009

On Friday, November 6, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 83% illuminated and 18.7 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Friday, November 6, 2009

Illumination83%
Moon age
18.7 days
Last Quarter
in 3.2 days

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Moon Data for November 6, 2009

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
83.3%
Moon age
18.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
369,148 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 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 November 6, 2009

What was the moon phase on November 6, 2009?

On Friday, November 6, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 83% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on November 6, 2009?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, November 2, 2009 and Wednesday, December 2, 2009.

Was there a new moon on November 6, 2009?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, October 18, 2009 and Monday, November 16, 2009.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on November 6, 2009?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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