Moon Phase on January 15, 2021
On Friday, January 15, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated and 2.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, January 15, 2021
- Moon age
- 2.4 days
- First Quarter
- in 5.4 days
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Moon Data for January 15, 2021
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 6.4%
- Moon age
- 2.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius → Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 384,525 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 15, 2021
What was the moon phase on January 15, 2021?
On Friday, January 15, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 6% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 15, 2021?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 and Thursday, January 28, 2021.
Was there a new moon on January 15, 2021?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 and Thursday, February 11, 2021.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 15, 2021?
The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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