Moon Phase on January 15, 1996
On Monday, January 15, 1996 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 33% illuminated and 23.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Monday, January 15, 1996
- Moon age
- 23.8 days
- New Moon
- in 5.0 days
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Moon Data for January 15, 1996
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 32.7%
- Moon age
- 23.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 373,049 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 15, 1996
What was the moon phase on January 15, 1996?
On Monday, January 15, 1996 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 33% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 15, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, January 5, 1996 and Sunday, February 4, 1996.
Was there a new moon on January 15, 1996?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, December 22, 1995 and Saturday, January 20, 1996.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 15, 1996?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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