Moon Phase on January 2, 2023

On Monday, January 2, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 83% illuminated and 10.7 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Monday, January 2, 2023

Illumination83%
Moon age
10.7 days
Full Moon
in 4.5 days

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Moon Data for January 2, 2023

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
82.6%
Moon age
10.7 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
395,705 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 2, 2023

What was the moon phase on January 2, 2023?

On Monday, January 2, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 83% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 10.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 2, 2023?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 8, 2022 and Friday, January 6, 2023.

Was there a new moon on January 2, 2023?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, December 23, 2022 and Saturday, January 21, 2023.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 2, 2023?

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

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