Moon Phase on January 30, 1997
On Thursday, January 30, 1997 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 63% illuminated and 20.9 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, January 30, 1997
- Moon age
- 20.9 days
- Last Quarter
- in 1.3 days
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Moon Data for January 30, 1997
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 63.2%
- Moon age
- 20.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 396,013 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 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 30, 1997
What was the moon phase on January 30, 1997?
On Thursday, January 30, 1997 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 63% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 30, 1997?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, January 23, 1997 and Saturday, February 22, 1997.
Was there a new moon on January 30, 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 30, 1997?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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