Moon Phase on January 21, 2011

On Friday, January 21, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated and 16.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Friday, January 21, 2011

Illumination96%
Moon age
16.6 days
Last Quarter
in 5.0 days

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Moon Data for January 21, 2011

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
96.3%
Moon age
16.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Leo → Virgo
Distance from Earth
362,971 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 21, 2011

What was the moon phase on January 21, 2011?

On Friday, January 21, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 96% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 21, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 and Friday, February 18, 2011.

Was there a new moon on January 21, 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 21, 2011?

The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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