Moon Phase on January 6, 2021
On Wednesday, January 6, 2021 the moon was a Last Quarter, 49% illuminated and 22.3 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 09:37 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- New Moon
- in 6.7 days
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Moon Data for January 6, 2021
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 49.0%
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 371,167 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 | 09:37 UTC | Jan 6, 9:37 AM 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 6, 2021
What was the moon phase on January 6, 2021?
On Wednesday, January 6, 2021 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 49% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 6, 2021?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 and Thursday, January 28, 2021.
Was there a new moon on January 6, 2021?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, December 14, 2020 and Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 6, 2021?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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