Moon Phase on January 17, 2020
On Friday, January 17, 2020 the moon was a Last Quarter, 51% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 12:59 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, January 17, 2020
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- New Moon
- in 7.4 days
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Moon Data for January 17, 2020
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 50.6%
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 371,752 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
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 12:59 UTC | Jan 17, 12:59 PM UTC |
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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 17, 2020
What was the moon phase on January 17, 2020?
On Friday, January 17, 2020 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 51% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 17, 2020?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, January 10, 2020 and Sunday, February 9, 2020.
Was there a new moon on January 17, 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 17, 2020?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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