Moon Phase on January 9, 2015

On Friday, January 9, 2015 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 84% illuminated and 18.7 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Friday, January 9, 2015

Illumination84%
Moon age
18.7 days
Last Quarter
in 3.9 days

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Moon Data for January 9, 2015

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
83.8%
Moon age
18.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo
Distance from Earth
405,361 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 9, 2015

What was the moon phase on January 9, 2015?

On Friday, January 9, 2015 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 84% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 9, 2015?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, January 5, 2015 and Tuesday, February 3, 2015.

Was there a new moon on January 9, 2015?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, December 22, 2014 and Tuesday, January 20, 2015.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 9, 2015?

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

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