Moon Phase on January 21, 2010
On Thursday, January 21, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 31% illuminated and 5.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, January 21, 2010
- Moon age
- 5.5 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.0 days
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Moon Data for January 21, 2010
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 31.0%
- Moon age
- 5.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 398,092 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 21, 2010
What was the moon phase on January 21, 2010?
On Thursday, January 21, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 31% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 21, 2010?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 31, 2009 and Saturday, January 30, 2010.
Was there a new moon on January 21, 2010?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, January 15, 2010 and Sunday, February 14, 2010.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 21, 2010?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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