Moon Phase on January 1, 1996

On Monday, January 1, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 84% illuminated and 10.9 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Monday, January 1, 1996

Illumination84%
Moon age
10.9 days
Full Moon
in 4.4 days

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Moon Data for January 1, 1996

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
83.7%
Moon age
10.9 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
400,971 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 1, 1996

What was the moon phase on January 1, 1996?

On Monday, January 1, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 84% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 10.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 1, 1996?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 7, 1995 and Friday, January 5, 1996.

Was there a new moon on January 1, 1996?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, December 22, 1995 and Saturday, January 20, 1996.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 1, 1996?

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

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