Moon Phase on January 18, 2028

On Tuesday, January 18, 2028 the moon will be a Last Quarter, 54% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This will be the day of the exact last quarter at 19:26 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Tuesday, January 18, 2028

Illumination54%
Moon age
21.8 days
New Moon
in 8.1 days

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Moon Data for January 18, 2028

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
53.5%
Moon age
21.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
376,834 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

Principal moon phase on January 18, 2028, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter19:26 UTCJan 18, 7:26 PM UTC

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 18, 2028

What will the moon phase be on January 18, 2028?

On Tuesday, January 18, 2028 the moon will be a Last Quarter, with 54% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Will there be a full moon on January 18, 2028?

No. The closest full moons will be on Wednesday, January 12, 2028 and Thursday, February 10, 2028.

Will there be a new moon on January 18, 2028?

No. The new moons before and after it will be on Monday, December 27, 2027 and Wednesday, January 26, 2028.

What zodiac sign will the moon be in on January 18, 2028?

The moon will move from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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