Moon Phase on January 18, 2009
On Sunday, January 18, 2009 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 02:46 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Sunday, January 18, 2009
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- New Moon
- in 7.8 days
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Moon Data for January 18, 2009
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 46.3%
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 395,542 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
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 02:46 UTC | Jan 18, 2:46 AM UTC |
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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 18, 2009
What was the moon phase on January 18, 2009?
On Sunday, January 18, 2009 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 18, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, January 11, 2009 and Monday, February 9, 2009.
Was there a new moon on January 18, 2009?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, December 27, 2008 and Monday, January 26, 2009.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 18, 2009?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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