Moon Phase on January 14, 2009

On Wednesday, January 14, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 85% illuminated and 18.5 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Illumination85%
Moon age
18.5 days
Last Quarter
in 3.6 days

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Moon Data for January 14, 2009

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
84.8%
Moon age
18.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo
Distance from Earth
371,706 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 14, 2009

What was the moon phase on January 14, 2009?

On Wednesday, January 14, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 85% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 14, 2009?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, January 11, 2009 and Monday, February 9, 2009.

Was there a new moon on January 14, 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 14, 2009?

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

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