Moon Phase on November 12, 2009

On Thursday, November 12, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 20% illuminated and 25.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Illumination20%
Moon age
25.2 days
New Moon
in 4.3 days

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Moon Data for November 12, 2009

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
20.3%
Moon age
25.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo → Libra
Distance from Earth
375,948 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 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 November 12, 2009

What was the moon phase on November 12, 2009?

On Thursday, November 12, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 20% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on November 12, 2009?

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

Was there a new moon on November 12, 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 12, 2009?

The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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