Moon Phase on January 9, 1993

On Saturday, January 9, 1993 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 15.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Saturday, January 9, 1993

Illumination99%
Moon age
15.9 days
Last Quarter
in 5.7 days

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Moon Data for January 9, 1993

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
98.6%
Moon age
15.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer → Leo
Distance from Earth
363,039 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 9, 1993

What was the moon phase on January 9, 1993?

On Saturday, January 9, 1993 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 15.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 9, 1993?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, January 8, 1993 and Saturday, February 6, 1993.

Was there a new moon on January 9, 1993?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, December 24, 1992 and Friday, January 22, 1993.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 9, 1993?

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

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