Moon Phase on January 8, 2020

On Wednesday, January 8, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 94% illuminated and 12.4 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Illumination94%
Moon age
12.4 days
Full Moon
in 2.3 days

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Moon Data for January 8, 2020

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
93.6%
Moon age
12.4 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
382,112 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 8, 2020

What was the moon phase on January 8, 2020?

On Wednesday, January 8, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 94% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 8, 2020?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 12, 2019 and Friday, January 10, 2020.

Was there a new moon on January 8, 2020?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, December 26, 2019 and Friday, January 24, 2020.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 8, 2020?

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

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