Moon Phase on March 9, 2017
On Thursday, March 9, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 89% illuminated and 11.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, March 9, 2017
- Moon age
- 11.6 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.1 days
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Moon Data for March 9, 2017
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 89.3%
- Moon age
- 11.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 378,505 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 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 March 9, 2017
What was the moon phase on March 9, 2017?
On Thursday, March 9, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 89% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 9, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, February 11, 2017 and Sunday, March 12, 2017.
Was there a new moon on March 9, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, February 26, 2017 and Tuesday, March 28, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 9, 2017?
The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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