Moon Phase on January 1, 1993

On Friday, January 1, 1993 the moon was a First Quarter, 53% illuminated and 7.7 days old. This was the day of the exact first quarter at 03:39 UTC.

Waxing · Moon phase

First Quarter

Friday, January 1, 1993

Illumination53%
Moon age
7.7 days
Full Moon
in 7.0 days

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Moon Data for January 1, 1993

Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
53.5%
Moon age
7.7 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
400,167 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.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on January 1, 1993, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
First Quarter03:39 UTCJan 1, 3:39 AM UTC

About the First Quarter

Half of the moon is illuminated, representing a time of decision-making and overcoming challenges. The moon continues to grow in light.

Spiritual Meaning

A period of action and commitment. Challenges may arise, but this is when you prove your dedication to your goals. Stay focused and determined.

Questions About January 1, 1993

What was the moon phase on January 1, 1993?

On Friday, January 1, 1993 the moon was a First Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 7.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 1, 1993?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, December 9, 1992 and Friday, January 8, 1993.

Was there a new moon on January 1, 1993?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, December 24, 1992 and Friday, January 22, 1993.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 1, 1993?

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

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