Moon Phase on July 9, 2011

On Saturday, July 9, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 64% illuminated and 8.7 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Illumination64%
Moon age
8.7 days
Full Moon
in 5.8 days

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Moon Data for July 9, 2011

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
64.1%
Moon age
8.7 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
370,520 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 July 9, 2011

What was the moon phase on July 9, 2011?

On Saturday, July 9, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 64% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 9, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 and Friday, July 15, 2011.

Was there a new moon on July 9, 2011?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, July 1, 2011 and Saturday, July 30, 2011.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 9, 2011?

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

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