Moon Phase on January 16, 2022

On Sunday, January 16, 2022 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 13.4 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Sunday, January 16, 2022

Illumination98%
Moon age
13.4 days
Full Moon
in 1.5 days

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Moon Data for January 16, 2022

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
97.9%
Moon age
13.4 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
403,990 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, 2022

What was the moon phase on January 16, 2022?

On Sunday, January 16, 2022 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 16, 2022?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 19, 2021 and Monday, January 17, 2022.

Was there a new moon on January 16, 2022?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, January 2, 2022 and Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 16, 2022?

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

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