Moon Phase on January 4, 2023

On Wednesday, January 4, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated and 12.6 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Illumination95%
Moon age
12.6 days
Full Moon
in 2.5 days

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Moon Data for January 4, 2023

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
94.5%
Moon age
12.6 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
401,716 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 4, 2023

What was the moon phase on January 4, 2023?

On Wednesday, January 4, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 95% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 4, 2023?

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

Was there a new moon on January 4, 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 4, 2023?

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

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