Moon Phase on January 1, 1986

On Wednesday, January 1, 1986 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 74% illuminated and 19.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Wednesday, January 1, 1986

Illumination74%
Moon age
19.8 days
Last Quarter
in 2.3 days

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Moon Data for January 1, 1986

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
74.4%
Moon age
19.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo
Distance from Earth
382,672 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 Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About January 1, 1986

What was the moon phase on January 1, 1986?

On Wednesday, January 1, 1986 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 74% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 1, 1986?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 27, 1985 and Sunday, January 26, 1986.

Was there a new moon on January 1, 1986?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, December 12, 1985 and Friday, January 10, 1986.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 1, 1986?

The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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