Moon Phase on July 9, 2016
On Saturday, July 9, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 27% illuminated and 5.1 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Saturday, July 9, 2016
- Moon age
- 5.1 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.5 days
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Moon Data for July 9, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 26.5%
- Moon age
- 5.1 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 395,801 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 July 9, 2016
What was the moon phase on July 9, 2016?
On Saturday, July 9, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 27% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on July 9, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, June 20, 2016 and Tuesday, July 19, 2016.
Was there a new moon on July 9, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, July 4, 2016 and Tuesday, August 2, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 9, 2016?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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