Moon Phase on January 28, 2009
On Wednesday, January 28, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated and 2.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
- Moon age
- 2.0 days
- First Quarter
- in 5.5 days
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Moon Data for January 28, 2009
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 4.5%
- Moon age
- 2.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius → Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 396,354 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 28, 2009
What was the moon phase on January 28, 2009?
On Wednesday, January 28, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 4% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 28, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, January 11, 2009 and Monday, February 9, 2009.
Was there a new moon on January 28, 2009?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, January 26, 2009 and Wednesday, February 25, 2009.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 28, 2009?
The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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