Moon Phase on January 16, 2031
On Thursday, January 16, 2031 the moon will be a Last Quarter, 50% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This will be the day of the exact last quarter at 12:47 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Thursday, January 16, 2031
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- New Moon
- in 6.7 days
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Moon Data for January 16, 2031
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 50.5%
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 377,940 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 | 12:47 UTC | Jan 16, 12:47 PM UTC |
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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 16, 2031
What will the moon phase be on January 16, 2031?
On Thursday, January 16, 2031 the moon will be a Last Quarter, with 50% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Will there be a full moon on January 16, 2031?
No. The closest full moons will be on Wednesday, January 8, 2031 and Friday, February 7, 2031.
Will there be a new moon on January 16, 2031?
No. The new moons before and after it will be on Tuesday, December 24, 2030 and Thursday, January 23, 2031.
What zodiac sign will the moon be in on January 16, 2031?
The moon will move from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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