Moon Phase on January 15, 2016
On Friday, January 15, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 34% illuminated and 5.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, January 15, 2016
- Moon age
- 5.8 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.5 days
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Moon Data for January 15, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 33.5%
- Moon age
- 5.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces → Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 369,659 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 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 15, 2016
What was the moon phase on January 15, 2016?
On Friday, January 15, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 34% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 15, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 25, 2015 and Sunday, January 24, 2016.
Was there a new moon on January 15, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, January 10, 2016 and Monday, February 8, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 15, 2016?
The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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