Moon Phase on January 12, 2020
On Sunday, January 12, 2020 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated and 16.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Sunday, January 12, 2020
- Moon age
- 16.6 days
- Last Quarter
- in 5.0 days
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Moon Data for January 12, 2020
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 96.2%
- Moon age
- 16.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 367,027 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 12, 2020
What was the moon phase on January 12, 2020?
On Sunday, January 12, 2020 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 96% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 12, 2020?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, January 10, 2020 and Sunday, February 9, 2020.
Was there a new moon on January 12, 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 12, 2020?
The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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