Moon Phase on January 6, 2013
On Sunday, January 6, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 35% illuminated and 23.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Sunday, January 6, 2013
- Moon age
- 23.5 days
- New Moon
- in 5.3 days
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Moon Data for January 6, 2013
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 35.4%
- Moon age
- 23.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 370,865 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 6, 2013
What was the moon phase on January 6, 2013?
On Sunday, January 6, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 35% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 6, 2013?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 28, 2012 and Sunday, January 27, 2013.
Was there a new moon on January 6, 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 6, 2013?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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