Moon Phase on January 9, 2017
On Monday, January 9, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 88% illuminated and 11.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Monday, January 9, 2017
- Moon age
- 11.4 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.0 days
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Moon Data for January 9, 2017
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 87.7%
- Moon age
- 11.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 363,616 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 9, 2017
What was the moon phase on January 9, 2017?
On Monday, January 9, 2017 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 9, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 and Thursday, January 12, 2017.
Was there a new moon on January 9, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, December 29, 2016 and Saturday, January 28, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 9, 2017?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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