Moon Phase on January 17, 1997
On Friday, January 17, 1997 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 67% illuminated and 9.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Friday, January 17, 1997
- Moon age
- 9.0 days
- Full Moon
- in 6.1 days
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Moon Data for January 17, 1997
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 67.4%
- Moon age
- 9.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 386,453 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 17, 1997
What was the moon phase on January 17, 1997?
On Friday, January 17, 1997 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 67% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 17, 1997?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 24, 1996 and Thursday, January 23, 1997.
Was there a new moon on January 17, 1997?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, January 9, 1997 and Friday, February 7, 1997.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 17, 1997?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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