Moon Phase on January 10, 2012

On Tuesday, January 10, 2012 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 16.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Illumination98%
Moon age
16.0 days
Last Quarter
in 5.9 days

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Moon Data for January 10, 2012

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
98.3%
Moon age
16.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer → Leo
Distance from Earth
382,437 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 10, 2012

What was the moon phase on January 10, 2012?

On Tuesday, January 10, 2012 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 10, 2012?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, January 9, 2012 and Tuesday, February 7, 2012.

Was there a new moon on January 10, 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 10, 2012?

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

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