Moon Phase on January 21, 2017
On Saturday, January 21, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 35% illuminated and 23.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, January 21, 2017
- Moon age
- 23.6 days
- New Moon
- in 6.5 days
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Moon Data for January 21, 2017
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 35.5%
- Moon age
- 23.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 404,742 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 21, 2017
What was the moon phase on January 21, 2017?
On Saturday, January 21, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 35% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 21, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, January 12, 2017 and Saturday, February 11, 2017.
Was there a new moon on January 21, 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 21, 2017?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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