Moon Phase on January 23, 2021
On Saturday, January 23, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 74% illuminated and 9.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Saturday, January 23, 2021
- Moon age
- 9.7 days
- Full Moon
- in 5.3 days
See today’s moonrise and moonset times where you are.
Moon Data for January 23, 2021
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 73.9%
- Moon age
- 9.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Taurus → Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 401,948 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.
Nearest New and Full Moons
Moon Phases in January 2021
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 23, 2021
What was the moon phase on January 23, 2021?
On Saturday, January 23, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 74% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 23, 2021?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 and Thursday, January 28, 2021.
Was there a new moon on January 23, 2021?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 and Thursday, February 11, 2021.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 23, 2021?
The moon moved from Taurus into Gemini during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
Look Up Another Date
Find the moon phase on a birthday, wedding day or any other date.