Moon Phase on January 20, 1989

On Friday, January 20, 1989 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 13.4 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Friday, January 20, 1989

Illumination98%
Moon age
13.4 days
Full Moon
in 1.4 days

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Moon Data for January 20, 1989

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
97.9%
Moon age
13.4 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
390,004 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 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 20, 1989

What was the moon phase on January 20, 1989?

On Friday, January 20, 1989 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 20, 1989?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 23, 1988 and Saturday, January 21, 1989.

Was there a new moon on January 20, 1989?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, January 7, 1989 and Monday, February 6, 1989.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 20, 1989?

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

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