Moon Phase on January 1, 2005
On Saturday, January 1, 2005 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 72% illuminated and 20.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Saturday, January 1, 2005
- Moon age
- 20.0 days
- Last Quarter
- in 2.2 days
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Moon Data for January 1, 2005
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 71.8%
- Moon age
- 20.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 397,750 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 1, 2005
What was the moon phase on January 1, 2005?
On Saturday, January 1, 2005 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 72% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 1, 2005?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 26, 2004 and Tuesday, January 25, 2005.
Was there a new moon on January 1, 2005?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, December 12, 2004 and Monday, January 10, 2005.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 1, 2005?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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