Moon Phase on January 7, 2040

On Saturday, January 7, 2040 the moon will be a Last Quarter, 50% illuminated and 22.2 days old. This will be the day of the exact last quarter at 11:06 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Saturday, January 7, 2040

Illumination50%
Moon age
22.2 days
New Moon
in 6.6 days

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Moon Data for January 7, 2040

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
49.7%
Moon age
22.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
381,264 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 7, 2040, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter11:06 UTCJan 7, 11:06 AM 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 7, 2040

What will the moon phase be on January 7, 2040?

On Saturday, January 7, 2040 the moon will be a Last Quarter, with 50% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Will there be a full moon on January 7, 2040?

No. The closest full moons will be on Friday, December 30, 2039 and Sunday, January 29, 2040.

Will there be a new moon on January 7, 2040?

No. The new moons before and after it will be on Thursday, December 15, 2039 and Saturday, January 14, 2040.

What zodiac sign will the moon be in on January 7, 2040?

The moon will be in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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