Moon Phase on January 20, 1998
On Tuesday, January 20, 1998 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 19:40 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Tuesday, January 20, 1998
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- New Moon
- in 7.8 days
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Moon Data for January 20, 1998
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.2%
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 402,914 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 20, 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 20, 1998
What was the moon phase on January 20, 1998?
On Tuesday, January 20, 1998 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 20, 1998?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, January 12, 1998 and Wednesday, February 11, 1998.
Was there a new moon on January 20, 1998?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, December 29, 1997 and Wednesday, January 28, 1998.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 20, 1998?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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