Moon Phase on January 12, 2001
On Friday, January 12, 2001 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 90% illuminated and 17.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Friday, January 12, 2001
- Moon age
- 17.8 days
- Last Quarter
- in 4.0 days
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Moon Data for January 12, 2001
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 89.7%
- Moon age
- 17.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 361,360 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 12, 2001
What was the moon phase on January 12, 2001?
On Friday, January 12, 2001 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 90% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 17.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 12, 2001?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, January 9, 2001 and Thursday, February 8, 2001.
Was there a new moon on January 12, 2001?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, December 25, 2000 and Wednesday, January 24, 2001.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 12, 2001?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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