Moon Phase on January 31, 1997
On Friday, January 31, 1997 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 19:40 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, January 31, 1997
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- New Moon
- in 7.1 days
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Moon Data for January 31, 1997
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.4%
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 391,109 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
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 19:40 UTC | Jan 31, 7:40 PM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About January 31, 1997
What was the moon phase on January 31, 1997?
On Friday, January 31, 1997 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 31, 1997?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, January 23, 1997 and Saturday, February 22, 1997.
Was there a new moon on January 31, 1997?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, January 9, 1997 and Friday, February 7, 1997.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 31, 1997?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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