Moon Phase on January 5, 2021

On Tuesday, January 5, 2021 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 60% illuminated and 21.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Illumination60%
Moon age
21.2 days
Last Quarter
in 0.9 days

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Moon Data for January 5, 2021

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
60.2%
Moon age
21.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo → Libra
Distance from Earth
373,430 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 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 5, 2021

What was the moon phase on January 5, 2021?

On Tuesday, January 5, 2021 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 60% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 5, 2021?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 and Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Was there a new moon on January 5, 2021?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, December 14, 2020 and Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 5, 2021?

The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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