Moon Phase on January 28, 2005

On Friday, January 28, 2005 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 92% illuminated and 17.5 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Friday, January 28, 2005

Illumination92%
Moon age
17.5 days
Last Quarter
in 4.8 days

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Moon Data for January 28, 2005

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
91.5%
Moon age
17.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo
Distance from Earth
399,518 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 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 28, 2005

What was the moon phase on January 28, 2005?

On Friday, January 28, 2005 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 92% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 17.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 28, 2005?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 and Thursday, February 24, 2005.

Was there a new moon on January 28, 2005?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, January 10, 2005 and Tuesday, February 8, 2005.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 28, 2005?

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

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