Moon Phase on January 27, 1986

On Monday, January 27, 1986 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 97% illuminated and 16.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Monday, January 27, 1986

Illumination97%
Moon age
16.2 days
Last Quarter
in 5.7 days

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Moon Data for January 27, 1986

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
97.5%
Moon age
16.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Leo → Virgo
Distance from Earth
384,536 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 27, 1986

What was the moon phase on January 27, 1986?

On Monday, January 27, 1986 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 97% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 27, 1986?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, January 26, 1986 and Monday, February 24, 1986.

Was there a new moon on January 27, 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 27, 1986?

The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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