Moon Phase on January 8, 2022
On Saturday, January 8, 2022 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 38% illuminated and 6.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Saturday, January 8, 2022
- Moon age
- 6.2 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.3 days
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Moon Data for January 8, 2022
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 37.5%
- Moon age
- 6.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces → Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 387,511 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 8, 2022
What was the moon phase on January 8, 2022?
On Saturday, January 8, 2022 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 38% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 8, 2022?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 19, 2021 and Monday, January 17, 2022.
Was there a new moon on January 8, 2022?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, January 2, 2022 and Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 8, 2022?
The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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