Moon Phase on January 24, 2008

On Thursday, January 24, 2008 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 95% illuminated and 16.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Illumination95%
Moon age
16.8 days
Last Quarter
in 5.7 days

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Moon Data for January 24, 2008

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
95.5%
Moon age
16.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Leo → Virgo
Distance from Earth
381,031 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 24, 2008

What was the moon phase on January 24, 2008?

On Thursday, January 24, 2008 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 95% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 24, 2008?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 and Thursday, February 21, 2008.

Was there a new moon on January 24, 2008?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 and Thursday, February 7, 2008.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 24, 2008?

The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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