Moon Phase on January 16, 2003
On Thursday, January 16, 2003 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated and 12.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, January 16, 2003
- Moon age
- 12.8 days
- Full Moon
- in 2.0 days
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Moon Data for January 16, 2003
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 95.8%
- Moon age
- 12.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 388,703 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 16, 2003
What was the moon phase on January 16, 2003?
On Thursday, January 16, 2003 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 96% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 16, 2003?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 19, 2002 and Saturday, January 18, 2003.
Was there a new moon on January 16, 2003?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, January 2, 2003 and Saturday, February 1, 2003.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 16, 2003?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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