Moon Phase on January 27, 2019

On Sunday, January 27, 2019 the moon was a Last Quarter, 54% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 21:11 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Sunday, January 27, 2019

Illumination54%
Moon age
21.8 days
New Moon
in 8.4 days

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Moon Data for January 27, 2019

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
54.2%
Moon age
21.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
379,986 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

Principal moon phase on January 27, 2019, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter21:11 UTCJan 27, 9:11 PM UTC

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 27, 2019

What was the moon phase on January 27, 2019?

On Sunday, January 27, 2019 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 27, 2019?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, January 21, 2019 and Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Was there a new moon on January 27, 2019?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, January 6, 2019 and Monday, February 4, 2019.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 27, 2019?

The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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