Moon Phase on July 9, 2015

On Thursday, July 9, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 43% illuminated and 22.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Illumination43%
Moon age
22.8 days
New Moon
in 6.6 days

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Moon Data for July 9, 2015

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
42.8%
Moon age
22.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries → Taurus
Distance from Earth
372,212 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 July 9, 2015

What was the moon phase on July 9, 2015?

On Thursday, July 9, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 43% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 9, 2015?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, July 2, 2015 and Friday, July 31, 2015.

Was there a new moon on July 9, 2015?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 and Thursday, July 16, 2015.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 9, 2015?

The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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