Moon Phase on January 12, 2006

On Thursday, January 12, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated and 13.0 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Thursday, January 12, 2006

Illumination96%
Moon age
13.0 days
Full Moon
in 1.9 days

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Moon Data for January 12, 2006

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
96.4%
Moon age
13.0 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
396,729 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 12, 2006

What was the moon phase on January 12, 2006?

On Thursday, January 12, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 96% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 12, 2006?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 15, 2005 and Saturday, January 14, 2006.

Was there a new moon on January 12, 2006?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, December 31, 2005 and Sunday, January 29, 2006.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 12, 2006?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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