Moon Phase on January 18, 2012

On Wednesday, January 18, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 27% illuminated and 24.4 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Illumination27%
Moon age
24.4 days
New Moon
in 4.8 days

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Moon Data for January 18, 2012

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
26.8%
Moon age
24.4 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio → Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
369,983 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 18, 2012

What was the moon phase on January 18, 2012?

On Wednesday, January 18, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 27% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 18, 2012?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, January 9, 2012 and Tuesday, February 7, 2012.

Was there a new moon on January 18, 2012?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, December 24, 2011 and Monday, January 23, 2012.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 18, 2012?

The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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