Moon Phase on January 21, 2016
On Thursday, January 21, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated and 12.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, January 21, 2016
- Moon age
- 12.2 days
- Full Moon
- in 2.6 days
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Moon Data for January 21, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 92.4%
- Moon age
- 12.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 379,109 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.
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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 21, 2016
What was the moon phase on January 21, 2016?
On Thursday, January 21, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 92% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 21, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 25, 2015 and Sunday, January 24, 2016.
Was there a new moon on January 21, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, January 10, 2016 and Monday, February 8, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 21, 2016?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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