Moon Phase on January 22, 2009
On Thursday, January 22, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 13% illuminated and 26.1 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, January 22, 2009
- Moon age
- 26.1 days
- New Moon
- in 3.8 days
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Moon Data for January 22, 2009
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 12.8%
- Moon age
- 26.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 405,988 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 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 22, 2009
What was the moon phase on January 22, 2009?
On Thursday, January 22, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 13% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 22, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, January 11, 2009 and Monday, February 9, 2009.
Was there a new moon on January 22, 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 22, 2009?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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