Moon Phase on January 17, 2003

On Friday, January 17, 2003 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 13.8 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Friday, January 17, 2003

Illumination99%
Moon age
13.8 days
Full Moon
in 1.0 days

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Moon Data for January 17, 2003

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
98.9%
Moon age
13.8 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
384,298 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 17, 2003

What was the moon phase on January 17, 2003?

On Friday, January 17, 2003 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 17, 2003?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 19, 2002 and Saturday, January 18, 2003.

Was there a new moon on January 17, 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 17, 2003?

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

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