Moon Phase on January 31, 2008

On Thursday, January 31, 2008 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 38% illuminated and 23.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Illumination38%
Moon age
23.3 days
New Moon
in 6.7 days

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Moon Data for January 31, 2008

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
38.1%
Moon age
23.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio → Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
404,458 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 31, 2008

What was the moon phase on January 31, 2008?

On Thursday, January 31, 2008 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 38% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 31, 2008?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 and Thursday, February 21, 2008.

Was there a new moon on January 31, 2008?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 and Thursday, February 7, 2008.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 31, 2008?

The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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