Moon Phase on January 3, 2006
On Tuesday, January 3, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 16% illuminated and 3.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Tuesday, January 3, 2006
- Moon age
- 3.8 days
- First Quarter
- in 3.3 days
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Moon Data for January 3, 2006
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 15.8%
- Moon age
- 3.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius → Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 363,511 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 3, 2006
What was the moon phase on January 3, 2006?
On Tuesday, January 3, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 16% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 3, 2006?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 15, 2005 and Saturday, January 14, 2006.
Was there a new moon on January 3, 2006?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, December 31, 2005 and Sunday, January 29, 2006.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 3, 2006?
The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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