Moon Phase on January 17, 2009
On Saturday, January 17, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 56% illuminated and 21.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Saturday, January 17, 2009
- Moon age
- 21.6 days
- Last Quarter
- in 0.6 days
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Moon Data for January 17, 2009
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 56.3%
- Moon age
- 21.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 390,302 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 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 17, 2009
What was the moon phase on January 17, 2009?
On Saturday, January 17, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 56% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 17, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, January 11, 2009 and Monday, February 9, 2009.
Was there a new moon on January 17, 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 17, 2009?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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