Moon Phase on January 16, 2011

On Sunday, January 16, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated and 11.2 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Illumination86%
Moon age
11.2 days
Full Moon
in 3.4 days

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Moon Data for January 16, 2011

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
86.2%
Moon age
11.2 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
382,651 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 16, 2011

What was the moon phase on January 16, 2011?

On Sunday, January 16, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 86% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 16, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 and Wednesday, January 19, 2011.

Was there a new moon on January 16, 2011?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 and Thursday, February 3, 2011.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 16, 2011?

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

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