Moon Phase on January 11, 2011

On Tuesday, January 11, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 41% illuminated and 6.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Illumination41%
Moon age
6.5 days
First Quarter
in 1.0 days

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Moon Data for January 11, 2011

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
40.9%
Moon age
6.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
403,959 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 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 11, 2011

What was the moon phase on January 11, 2011?

On Tuesday, January 11, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 41% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 11, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 and Wednesday, January 19, 2011.

Was there a new moon on January 11, 2011?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 and Thursday, February 3, 2011.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 11, 2011?

The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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