Moon Phase on January 21, 1993

On Thursday, January 21, 1993 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated and 28.4 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, January 21, 1993

Illumination2%
Moon age
28.4 days
New Moon
in 1.3 days

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Moon Data for January 21, 1993

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.6%
Moon age
28.4 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Capricorn
Distance from Earth
397,584 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.

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 21, 1993

What was the moon phase on January 21, 1993?

On Thursday, January 21, 1993 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 21, 1993?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, January 8, 1993 and Saturday, February 6, 1993.

Was there a new moon on January 21, 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 21, 1993?

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

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