Moon Phase on January 17, 2015
On Saturday, January 17, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 13% illuminated and 26.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, January 17, 2015
- Moon age
- 26.2 days
- New Moon
- in 3.1 days
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Moon Data for January 17, 2015
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 12.5%
- Moon age
- 26.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 374,642 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 17, 2015
What was the moon phase on January 17, 2015?
On Saturday, January 17, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 13% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 17, 2015?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, January 5, 2015 and Tuesday, February 3, 2015.
Was there a new moon on January 17, 2015?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, December 22, 2014 and Tuesday, January 20, 2015.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 17, 2015?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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