Moon Phase on January 17, 2002
On Thursday, January 17, 2002 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 14% illuminated and 3.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, January 17, 2002
- Moon age
- 3.6 days
- First Quarter
- in 4.2 days
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Moon Data for January 17, 2002
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 14.1%
- Moon age
- 3.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 405,097 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 Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About January 17, 2002
What was the moon phase on January 17, 2002?
On Thursday, January 17, 2002 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 14% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 17, 2002?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 30, 2001 and Monday, January 28, 2002.
Was there a new moon on January 17, 2002?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, January 13, 2002 and Tuesday, February 12, 2002.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 17, 2002?
The moon was in Pisces for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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