Moon Phase on January 23, 1987
On Friday, January 23, 1987 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 44% illuminated and 22.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, January 23, 1987
- Moon age
- 22.7 days
- New Moon
- in 6.1 days
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Moon Data for January 23, 1987
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 44.1%
- Moon age
- 22.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 375,725 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 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 23, 1987
What was the moon phase on January 23, 1987?
On Friday, January 23, 1987 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 44% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 23, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, January 15, 1987 and Friday, February 13, 1987.
Was there a new moon on January 23, 1987?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, December 31, 1986 and Thursday, January 29, 1987.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 23, 1987?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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