Moon Phase on January 18, 2013

On Friday, January 18, 2013 the moon was a First Quarter, 45% illuminated and 6.9 days old. This was the day of the exact first quarter at 23:45 UTC.

Waxing · Moon phase

First Quarter

Friday, January 18, 2013

Illumination45%
Moon age
6.9 days
Full Moon
in 8.7 days

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Moon Data for January 18, 2013

Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
45.4%
Moon age
6.9 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
396,152 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

Principal moon phase on January 18, 2013, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
First Quarter23:45 UTCJan 18, 11:45 PM UTC

About the First Quarter

Half of the moon is illuminated, representing a time of decision-making and overcoming challenges. The moon continues to grow in light.

Spiritual Meaning

A period of action and commitment. Challenges may arise, but this is when you prove your dedication to your goals. Stay focused and determined.

Questions About January 18, 2013

What was the moon phase on January 18, 2013?

On Friday, January 18, 2013 the moon was a First Quarter, with 45% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 18, 2013?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 28, 2012 and Sunday, January 27, 2013.

Was there a new moon on January 18, 2013?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, January 11, 2013 and Sunday, February 10, 2013.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 18, 2013?

The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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