Moon Phase on January 23, 2013

On Wednesday, January 23, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 88% illuminated and 11.4 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Illumination88%
Moon age
11.4 days
Full Moon
in 3.7 days

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Moon Data for January 23, 2013

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
87.7%
Moon age
11.4 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
404,738 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 23, 2013

What was the moon phase on January 23, 2013?

On Wednesday, January 23, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 88% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 23, 2013?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 28, 2012 and Sunday, January 27, 2013.

Was there a new moon on January 23, 2013?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, January 11, 2013 and Sunday, February 10, 2013.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 23, 2013?

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

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