Moon Phase on January 18, 2020
On Saturday, January 18, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 39% illuminated and 23.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, January 18, 2020
- Moon age
- 23.2 days
- New Moon
- in 6.4 days
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Moon Data for January 18, 2020
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 39.4%
- Moon age
- 23.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 374,573 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 18, 2020
What was the moon phase on January 18, 2020?
On Saturday, January 18, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 39% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 18, 2020?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, January 10, 2020 and Sunday, February 9, 2020.
Was there a new moon on January 18, 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 18, 2020?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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