Moon Phase on January 28, 2011
On Friday, January 28, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 29% illuminated and 24.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, January 28, 2011
- Moon age
- 24.2 days
- New Moon
- in 5.6 days
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Moon Data for January 28, 2011
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 29.3%
- Moon age
- 24.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio → Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 381,608 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 28, 2011
What was the moon phase on January 28, 2011?
On Friday, January 28, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 29% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 28, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 and Friday, February 18, 2011.
Was there a new moon on January 28, 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 28, 2011?
The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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