Moon Phase on January 22, 2012
On Sunday, January 22, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated and 28.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Sunday, January 22, 2012
- Moon age
- 28.7 days
- New Moon
- in 0.8 days
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Moon Data for January 22, 2012
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 0.9%
- Moon age
- 28.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 377,314 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 22, 2012
What was the moon phase on January 22, 2012?
On Sunday, January 22, 2012 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 22, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, January 9, 2012 and Tuesday, February 7, 2012.
Was there a new moon on January 22, 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 22, 2012?
The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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