Moon Phase on January 8, 2010

On Friday, January 8, 2010 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 39% illuminated and 23.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Friday, January 8, 2010

Illumination39%
Moon age
23.2 days
New Moon
in 6.8 days

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Moon Data for January 8, 2010

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
38.9%
Moon age
23.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
384,449 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 8, 2010

What was the moon phase on January 8, 2010?

On Friday, January 8, 2010 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 39% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 8, 2010?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 31, 2009 and Saturday, January 30, 2010.

Was there a new moon on January 8, 2010?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 and Friday, January 15, 2010.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 8, 2010?

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

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