Moon Phase on January 2, 2014

On Thursday, January 2, 2014 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated and 1.2 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Illumination2%
Moon age
1.2 days
First Quarter
in 5.7 days

See today’s moonrise and moonset times where you are.

Moon Data for January 2, 2014

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
1.8%
Moon age
1.2 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Capricorn → Aquarius
Distance from Earth
357,304 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 2, 2014

What was the moon phase on January 2, 2014?

On Thursday, January 2, 2014 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 2, 2014?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 and Thursday, January 16, 2014.

Was there a new moon on January 2, 2014?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 and Thursday, January 30, 2014.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 2, 2014?

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

Look Up Another Date

Find the moon phase on a birthday, wedding day or any other date.