Moon Phase on January 1, 2010
On Friday, January 1, 2010 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 15.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Friday, January 1, 2010
- Moon age
- 15.6 days
- Last Quarter
- in 5.9 days
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Moon Data for January 1, 2010
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 99.3%
- Moon age
- 15.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 358,791 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 1, 2010
What was the moon phase on January 1, 2010?
On Friday, January 1, 2010 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 15.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 1, 2010?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 31, 2009 and Saturday, January 30, 2010.
Was there a new moon on January 1, 2010?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 and Friday, January 15, 2010.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 1, 2010?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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