Moon Phase on January 16, 2019

On Wednesday, January 16, 2019 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 72% illuminated and 9.6 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Illumination72%
Moon age
9.6 days
Full Moon
in 4.7 days

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Moon Data for January 16, 2019

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
72.4%
Moon age
9.6 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
379,674 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 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 16, 2019

What was the moon phase on January 16, 2019?

On Wednesday, January 16, 2019 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 72% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 16, 2019?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, December 22, 2018 and Monday, January 21, 2019.

Was there a new moon on January 16, 2019?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, January 6, 2019 and Monday, February 4, 2019.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 16, 2019?

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

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