Moon Phase on January 2, 2020
On Thursday, January 2, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 44% illuminated and 6.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, January 2, 2020
- Moon age
- 6.8 days
- First Quarter
- in 0.7 days
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Moon Data for January 2, 2020
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 43.6%
- Moon age
- 6.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces → Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 404,443 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 2, 2020
What was the moon phase on January 2, 2020?
On Thursday, January 2, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 44% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 2, 2020?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 12, 2019 and Friday, January 10, 2020.
Was there a new moon on January 2, 2020?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, December 26, 2019 and Friday, January 24, 2020.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 2, 2020?
The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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