Moon Phase on January 23, 2025

On Thursday, January 23, 2025 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 35% illuminated and 23.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Illumination35%
Moon age
23.6 days
New Moon
in 6.0 days

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Moon Data for January 23, 2025

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
34.8%
Moon age
23.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
400,873 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.

About the Waning Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About January 23, 2025

What was the moon phase on January 23, 2025?

On Thursday, January 23, 2025 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 35% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 23, 2025?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, January 13, 2025 and Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Was there a new moon on January 23, 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 23, 2025?

The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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