Moon Phase on January 3, 2011
On Monday, January 3, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated and 28.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Monday, January 3, 2011
- Moon age
- 28.7 days
- New Moon
- in 0.9 days
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Moon Data for January 3, 2011
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 0.8%
- Moon age
- 28.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius → Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 387,332 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 3, 2011
What was the moon phase on January 3, 2011?
On Monday, January 3, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 3, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 and Wednesday, January 19, 2011.
Was there a new moon on January 3, 2011?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, December 5, 2010 and Tuesday, January 4, 2011.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 3, 2011?
The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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