Moon Phase on January 18, 2018
On Thursday, January 18, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated and 1.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, January 18, 2018
- Moon age
- 1.3 days
- First Quarter
- in 6.4 days
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Moon Data for January 18, 2018
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 1.8%
- Moon age
- 1.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 402,718 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 18, 2018
What was the moon phase on January 18, 2018?
On Thursday, January 18, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 18, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 and Wednesday, January 31, 2018.
Was there a new moon on January 18, 2018?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 and Thursday, February 15, 2018.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 18, 2018?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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