Moon Phase on January 25, 2012

On Wednesday, January 25, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 5% illuminated and 2.2 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Illumination5%
Moon age
2.2 days
First Quarter
in 5.7 days

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Moon Data for January 25, 2012

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
5.5%
Moon age
2.2 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aquarius → Pisces
Distance from Earth
389,686 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 25, 2012

What was the moon phase on January 25, 2012?

On Wednesday, January 25, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 5% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 25, 2012?

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

Was there a new moon on January 25, 2012?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, January 23, 2012 and Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 25, 2012?

The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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