Moon Phase on January 3, 2012

On Tuesday, January 3, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 71% illuminated and 9.4 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Illumination71%
Moon age
9.4 days
Full Moon
in 5.8 days

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Moon Data for January 3, 2012

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
70.6%
Moon age
9.4 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
404,301 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 3, 2012

What was the moon phase on January 3, 2012?

On Tuesday, January 3, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 71% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 3, 2012?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, December 10, 2011 and Monday, January 9, 2012.

Was there a new moon on January 3, 2012?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, December 24, 2011 and Monday, January 23, 2012.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 3, 2012?

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

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