Moon Phase on January 3, 2005

On Monday, January 3, 2005 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 17:46 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Monday, January 3, 2005

Illumination53%
Moon age
21.9 days
New Moon
in 7.0 days

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Moon Data for January 3, 2005

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
52.6%
Moon age
21.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
388,132 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

Principal moon phase on January 3, 2005, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter17:46 UTCJan 3, 5:46 PM UTC

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 3, 2005

What was the moon phase on January 3, 2005?

On Monday, January 3, 2005 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 3, 2005?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 26, 2004 and Tuesday, January 25, 2005.

Was there a new moon on January 3, 2005?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, December 12, 2004 and Monday, January 10, 2005.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 3, 2005?

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

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