Moon Phase on January 12, 2023
On Thursday, January 12, 2023 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 75% illuminated and 19.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, January 12, 2023
- Moon age
- 19.7 days
- Last Quarter
- in 2.6 days
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Moon Data for January 12, 2023
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 74.7%
- Moon age
- 19.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 399,646 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.
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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 12, 2023
What was the moon phase on January 12, 2023?
On Thursday, January 12, 2023 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 75% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 12, 2023?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, January 6, 2023 and Sunday, February 5, 2023.
Was there a new moon on January 12, 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 12, 2023?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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