Moon Phase on January 12, 1989
On Thursday, January 12, 1989 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 27% illuminated and 5.1 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, January 12, 1989
- Moon age
- 5.1 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.1 days
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Moon Data for January 12, 1989
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 27.1%
- Moon age
- 5.1 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces → Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 367,566 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 Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About January 12, 1989
What was the moon phase on January 12, 1989?
On Thursday, January 12, 1989 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 27% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 12, 1989?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 23, 1988 and Saturday, January 21, 1989.
Was there a new moon on January 12, 1989?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, January 7, 1989 and Monday, February 6, 1989.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 12, 1989?
The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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