Moon Phase on January 29, 2017
On Sunday, January 29, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated and 1.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Sunday, January 29, 2017
- Moon age
- 1.5 days
- First Quarter
- in 5.7 days
See today’s moonrise and moonset times where you are.
Moon Data for January 29, 2017
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 2.4%
- Moon age
- 1.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius → Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 384,281 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.
Nearest New and Full Moons
Moon Phases in January 2017
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 29, 2017
What was the moon phase on January 29, 2017?
On Sunday, January 29, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 29, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, January 12, 2017 and Saturday, February 11, 2017.
Was there a new moon on January 29, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, January 28, 2017 and Sunday, February 26, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 29, 2017?
The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
Look Up Another Date
Find the moon phase on a birthday, wedding day or any other date.