Moon Phase on August 9, 2013
On Friday, August 9, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 7% illuminated and 2.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, August 9, 2013
- Moon age
- 2.4 days
- First Quarter
- in 5.0 days
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Moon Data for August 9, 2013
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 6.7%
- Moon age
- 2.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 393,448 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 Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About August 9, 2013
What was the moon phase on August 9, 2013?
On Friday, August 9, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 7% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 9, 2013?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, July 22, 2013 and Wednesday, August 21, 2013.
Was there a new moon on August 9, 2013?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 and Thursday, September 5, 2013.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 9, 2013?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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