Moon Phase on January 16, 1993
On Saturday, January 16, 1993 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 36% illuminated and 23.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, January 16, 1993
- Moon age
- 23.5 days
- New Moon
- in 6.3 days
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Moon Data for January 16, 1993
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 35.7%
- Moon age
- 23.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 379,811 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 16, 1993
What was the moon phase on January 16, 1993?
On Saturday, January 16, 1993 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 36% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 16, 1993?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, January 8, 1993 and Saturday, February 6, 1993.
Was there a new moon on January 16, 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 16, 1993?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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