Moon Phase on January 28, 2012
On Saturday, January 28, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 26% illuminated and 5.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Saturday, January 28, 2012
- Moon age
- 5.0 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.7 days
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Moon Data for January 28, 2012
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 25.9%
- Moon age
- 5.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 401,156 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 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 28, 2012
What was the moon phase on January 28, 2012?
On Saturday, January 28, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 26% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 28, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, January 9, 2012 and Tuesday, February 7, 2012.
Was there a new moon on January 28, 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 28, 2012?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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