January 1940 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 1940
Wednesday, January 24, 6:22 p.m.
Moon in Leo
New moon in January 1940
Tuesday, January 9, 8:53 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Wednesday, January 24, 11:22 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, January 9, 1:53 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 1940: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
January 1940 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 1940
- Last quarterMonday, January 1, 11:56 p.m. Libra
- New moonTuesday, January 9, 8:53 a.m. Capricorn
- First quarterWednesday, January 17, 1:21 p.m. Aries
- Full moonWednesday, January 24, 6:22 p.m. Leo
- Last quarterWednesday, January 31, 9:47 a.m. Scorpio
January 1940 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Last quarter11:56 p.m.Illumination 56% | 56% | Libra |
| 2Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Libra |
| 3Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Scorpio |
| 4Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Scorpio |
| 5Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Scorpio |
| 6Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Sagittarius |
| 7Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Sagittarius |
| 8Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 9Tue | New moon8:53 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 10Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 11Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aquarius |
| 12Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aquarius |
| 13Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Pisces |
| 14Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Pisces |
| 15Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Aries |
| 16Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Aries |
| 17Wed | First quarter1:21 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Aries |
| 18Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Taurus |
| 19Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Taurus |
| 20Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Gemini |
| 21Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Gemini |
| 22Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Cancer |
| 23Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 24Wed | Full moon6:22 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 25Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 26Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Leo |
| 27Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Virgo |
| 28Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Virgo |
| 29Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Libra |
| 30Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Libra |
| 31Wed | Last quarter9:47 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Scorpio |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in January 1940?
The full moon in January 1940 is on Wednesday, January 24 at 6:22 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo.
When is the new moon in January 1940?
The new moon in January 1940 is on Tuesday, January 9 at 8:53 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Capricorn. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in January 1940?
Quarter moons in January 1940: last quarter on Monday, January 1 at 11:56 p.m., first quarter on Wednesday, January 17 at 1:21 p.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, January 31 at 9:47 a.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in January 1940?
In January 1940 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 10–23. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in January 1940?
In January 1940 the Moon is waning on these days: January 1–8 and January 25–31. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in January 1940?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 1940. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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