Moon Phase on January 27, 2016
On Wednesday, January 27, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 89% illuminated and 18.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
- Moon age
- 18.0 days
- Last Quarter
- in 4.6 days
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Moon Data for January 27, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 88.6%
- Moon age
- 18.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 399,936 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 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 27, 2016
What was the moon phase on January 27, 2016?
On Wednesday, January 27, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 89% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 27, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, January 24, 2016 and Monday, February 22, 2016.
Was there a new moon on January 27, 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 27, 2016?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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