January 1950 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 1950
Wednesday, January 4, 2:48 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in January 1950
Wednesday, January 18, 3:00 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Wednesday, January 4, 7:48 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Wednesday, January 4 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, January 3. New moon: Wednesday, January 18, 8:00 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 1950: 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 1950 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 1950
- Full moonWednesday, January 4, 2:48 a.m. Cancer
- Last quarterWednesday, January 11, 5:31 a.m. Libra
- New moonWednesday, January 18, 3:00 a.m. Capricorn
- First quarterWednesday, January 25, 11:40 p.m. Taurus
January 1950 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Gemini |
| 2Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
| 3Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 4Wed | Full moon2:48 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 5Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Leo |
| 6Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Leo |
| 7Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Leo |
| 8Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Virgo |
| 9Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Virgo |
| 10Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Libra |
| 11Wed | Last quarter5:31 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Libra |
| 12Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Scorpio |
| 13Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Scorpio |
| 14Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Sagittarius |
| 15Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Sagittarius |
| 16Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 17Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 18Wed | New moon3:00 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aquarius |
| 19Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aquarius |
| 20Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aquarius |
| 21Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Pisces |
| 22Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 23Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Aries |
| 24Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Aries |
| 25Wed | First quarter11:40 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Aries |
| 26Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Taurus |
| 27Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Taurus |
| 28Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Gemini |
| 29Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Gemini |
| 30Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Cancer |
| 31Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
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 1950?
The full moon in January 1950 is on Wednesday, January 4 at 2:48 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in January 1950?
The new moon in January 1950 is on Wednesday, January 18 at 3:00 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 1950?
Quarter moons in January 1950: last quarter on Wednesday, January 11 at 5:31 a.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, January 25 at 11:40 p.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 1950?
In January 1950 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 1–3 and January 19–31. 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 1950?
In January 1950 the Moon is waning on these days: January 5–17. 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 1950?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 1950. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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