Moon Phase on January 15, 1985

On Tuesday, January 15, 1985 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 33% illuminated and 23.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, January 15, 1985

Illumination33%
Moon age
23.8 days
New Moon
in 5.6 days

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Moon Data for January 15, 1985

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
33.2%
Moon age
23.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
372,417 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 Waning Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About January 15, 1985

What was the moon phase on January 15, 1985?

On Tuesday, January 15, 1985 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 33% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 15, 1985?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, January 7, 1985 and Tuesday, February 5, 1985.

Was there a new moon on January 15, 1985?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, December 22, 1984 and Monday, January 21, 1985.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 15, 1985?

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

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