Moon Phase on January 3, 1989
On Tuesday, January 3, 1989 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 20% illuminated and 25.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, January 3, 1989
- Moon age
- 25.2 days
- New Moon
- in 4.3 days
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Moon Data for January 3, 1989
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 20.3%
- Moon age
- 25.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 392,886 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 3, 1989
What was the moon phase on January 3, 1989?
On Tuesday, January 3, 1989 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 20% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 3, 1989?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 23, 1988 and Saturday, January 21, 1989.
Was there a new moon on January 3, 1989?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, December 9, 1988 and Saturday, January 7, 1989.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 3, 1989?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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