Moon Phase on January 31, 2019
On Thursday, January 31, 2019 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 17% illuminated and 25.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, January 31, 2019
- Moon age
- 25.6 days
- New Moon
- in 4.4 days
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Moon Data for January 31, 2019
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 16.5%
- Moon age
- 25.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 398,739 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 31, 2019
What was the moon phase on January 31, 2019?
On Thursday, January 31, 2019 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 17% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 31, 2019?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, January 21, 2019 and Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
Was there a new moon on January 31, 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 31, 2019?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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