Moon Phase on January 19, 2017
On Thursday, January 19, 2017 the moon was a Last Quarter, 54% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 22:14 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Thursday, January 19, 2017
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- New Moon
- in 8.5 days
See today’s moonrise and moonset times where you are.
Moon Data for January 19, 2017
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 54.2%
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 400,881 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
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 22:14 UTC | Jan 19, 10:14 PM UTC |
Nearest New and Full Moons
Moon Phases in January 2017
About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About January 19, 2017
What was the moon phase on January 19, 2017?
On Thursday, January 19, 2017 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 54% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 19, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, January 12, 2017 and Saturday, February 11, 2017.
Was there a new moon on January 19, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, December 29, 2016 and Saturday, January 28, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 19, 2017?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
Look Up Another Date
Find the moon phase on a birthday, wedding day or any other date.