Moon Phase on January 23, 2026
On Friday, January 23, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 22% illuminated and 4.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, January 23, 2026
- Moon age
- 4.6 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.7 days
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Moon Data for January 23, 2026
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 21.9%
- Moon age
- 4.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces → Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 379,995 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 23, 2026
What was the moon phase on January 23, 2026?
On Friday, January 23, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 22% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 23, 2026?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, January 3, 2026 and Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Was there a new moon on January 23, 2026?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, January 18, 2026 and Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 23, 2026?
The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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