Moon Phase on January 29, 2011

On Saturday, January 29, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 20% illuminated and 25.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Illumination20%
Moon age
25.2 days
New Moon
in 4.6 days

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Moon Data for January 29, 2011

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
20.2%
Moon age
25.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
385,426 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 29, 2011

What was the moon phase on January 29, 2011?

On Saturday, January 29, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 20% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 29, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 and Friday, February 18, 2011.

Was there a new moon on January 29, 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 29, 2011?

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

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