Moon Phase on January 16, 1986
On Thursday, January 16, 1986 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 37% illuminated and 6.1 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, January 16, 1986
- Moon age
- 6.1 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.4 days
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Moon Data for January 16, 1986
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 36.5%
- Moon age
- 6.1 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 396,796 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 January 16, 1986
What was the moon phase on January 16, 1986?
On Thursday, January 16, 1986 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 37% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 16, 1986?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 27, 1985 and Sunday, January 26, 1986.
Was there a new moon on January 16, 1986?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, January 10, 1986 and Sunday, February 9, 1986.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 16, 1986?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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