Moon Phase on January 15, 2023
On Sunday, January 15, 2023 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 02:11 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Sunday, January 15, 2023
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- New Moon
- in 6.4 days
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Moon Data for January 15, 2023
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 45.9%
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 385,137 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 | 02:11 UTC | Jan 15, 2:11 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 15, 2023
What was the moon phase on January 15, 2023?
On Sunday, January 15, 2023 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 15, 2023?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, January 6, 2023 and Sunday, February 5, 2023.
Was there a new moon on January 15, 2023?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, December 23, 2022 and Saturday, January 21, 2023.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 15, 2023?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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