Moon Phase on January 30, 2016
On Saturday, January 30, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 65% illuminated and 20.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Saturday, January 30, 2016
- Moon age
- 20.7 days
- Last Quarter
- in 1.6 days
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Moon Data for January 30, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 65.4%
- Moon age
- 20.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 404,532 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 30, 2016
What was the moon phase on January 30, 2016?
On Saturday, January 30, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 65% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 30, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, January 24, 2016 and Monday, February 22, 2016.
Was there a new moon on January 30, 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 30, 2016?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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