Moon Phase on January 18, 1986
On Saturday, January 18, 1986 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 56% illuminated and 7.9 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Saturday, January 18, 1986
- Moon age
- 7.9 days
- Full Moon
- in 7.5 days
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Moon Data for January 18, 1986
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 55.6%
- Moon age
- 7.9 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aries → Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 403,179 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 January 18, 1986
What was the moon phase on January 18, 1986?
On Saturday, January 18, 1986 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 56% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 7.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 18, 1986?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 27, 1985 and Sunday, January 26, 1986.
Was there a new moon on January 18, 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 18, 1986?
The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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