Moon Phase on January 6, 2009

On Tuesday, January 6, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 72% illuminated and 9.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Illumination72%
Moon age
9.5 days
Full Moon
in 4.6 days

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Moon Data for January 6, 2009

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
71.5%
Moon age
9.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
370,202 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 6, 2009

What was the moon phase on January 6, 2009?

On Tuesday, January 6, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 72% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 6, 2009?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 12, 2008 and Sunday, January 11, 2009.

Was there a new moon on January 6, 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 6, 2009?

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

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