Moon Phase on January 17, 2024
On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 43% illuminated and 6.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
- Moon age
- 6.7 days
- First Quarter
- in 0.7 days
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Moon Data for January 17, 2024
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 42.7%
- Moon age
- 6.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 371,996 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 17, 2024
What was the moon phase on January 17, 2024?
On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 43% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 17, 2024?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 and Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Was there a new moon on January 17, 2024?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, January 11, 2024 and Friday, February 9, 2024.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 17, 2024?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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