Moon Phase on January 5, 2013
On Saturday, January 5, 2013 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 03:58 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Saturday, January 5, 2013
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- New Moon
- in 6.3 days
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Moon Data for January 5, 2013
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 46.5%
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 375,599 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.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 03:58 UTC | Jan 5, 3:58 AM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About January 5, 2013
What was the moon phase on January 5, 2013?
On Saturday, January 5, 2013 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 5, 2013?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 28, 2012 and Sunday, January 27, 2013.
Was there a new moon on January 5, 2013?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, December 13, 2012 and Friday, January 11, 2013.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 5, 2013?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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