Moon Phase on January 5, 2009
On Monday, January 5, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 61% illuminated and 8.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Monday, January 5, 2009
- Moon age
- 8.4 days
- Full Moon
- in 5.6 days
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Moon Data for January 5, 2009
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 60.9%
- Moon age
- 8.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aries → Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 375,796 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 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 5, 2009
What was the moon phase on January 5, 2009?
On Monday, January 5, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 61% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 5, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 12, 2008 and Sunday, January 11, 2009.
Was there a new moon on January 5, 2009?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, December 27, 2008 and Monday, January 26, 2009.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 5, 2009?
The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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