Moon Phase on January 21, 2025
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 20:31 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- New Moon
- in 8.0 days
See today’s moonrise and moonset times where you are.
Moon Data for January 21, 2025
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.5%
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 404,230 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 | 20:31 UTC | Jan 21, 8:31 PM UTC |
Nearest New and Full Moons
Moon Phases in January 2025
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 21, 2025
What was the moon phase on January 21, 2025?
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 21, 2025?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, January 13, 2025 and Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Was there a new moon on January 21, 2025?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, December 30, 2024 and Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 21, 2025?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
Look Up Another Date
Find the moon phase on a birthday, wedding day or any other date.