Moon Phase on January 17, 2001

On Wednesday, January 17, 2001 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 40% illuminated and 23.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, January 17, 2001

Illumination40%
Moon age
23.1 days
New Moon
in 7.0 days

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Moon Data for January 17, 2001

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
40.0%
Moon age
23.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
388,178 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 17, 2001

What was the moon phase on January 17, 2001?

On Wednesday, January 17, 2001 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 40% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 17, 2001?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, January 9, 2001 and Thursday, February 8, 2001.

Was there a new moon on January 17, 2001?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, December 25, 2000 and Wednesday, January 24, 2001.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 17, 2001?

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

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