Moon Phase on January 3, 2019
On Thursday, January 3, 2019 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated and 27.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, January 3, 2019
- Moon age
- 27.2 days
- New Moon
- in 2.6 days
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Moon Data for January 3, 2019
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 6.3%
- Moon age
- 27.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 395,972 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 3, 2019
What was the moon phase on January 3, 2019?
On Thursday, January 3, 2019 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 6% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 3, 2019?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, December 22, 2018 and Monday, January 21, 2019.
Was there a new moon on January 3, 2019?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, December 7, 2018 and Sunday, January 6, 2019.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 3, 2019?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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