January 1955 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 1955
Saturday, January 8, 7:44 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in January 1955
Sunday, January 23, 8:07 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Saturday, January 8, 12:44 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, January 24, 1:07 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 1955: 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 1955 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 1955
- First quarterSaturday, January 1, 3:29 p.m. Aries
- Penumbral lunar eclipseSaturday, January 8, 7:32 a.m. Cancer
- Full moonSaturday, January 8, 7:44 a.m. Cancer
- Last quarterSaturday, January 15, 5:14 p.m. Libra
- New moonSunday, January 23, 8:07 p.m. Aquarius
- First quarterMonday, January 31, 12:06 a.m. Taurus
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
January 1955 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | First quarter3:29 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Aries |
| 2Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Aries |
| 3Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Taurus |
| 4Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Taurus |
| 5Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Gemini |
| 6Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Gemini |
| 7Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 8Sat | Full moon7:44 a.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Cancer |
| 9Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Leo |
| 10Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Leo |
| 11Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Virgo |
| 12Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Virgo |
| 13Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Virgo |
| 14Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Libra |
| 15Sat | Last quarter5:14 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Libra |
| 16Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Scorpio |
| 17Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Scorpio |
| 18Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Scorpio |
| 19Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Sagittarius |
| 20Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Sagittarius |
| 21Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Capricorn |
| 22Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 23Sun | New moon8:07 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 24Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 25Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aquarius |
| 26Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Pisces |
| 27Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Pisces |
| 28Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Aries |
| 29Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Aries |
| 30Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Taurus |
| 31Mon | First quarter12:06 a.m.Illumination 56% | 56% | Taurus |
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 1955?
The full moon in January 1955 is on Saturday, January 8 at 7:44 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Saturday, January 8 at 7:32 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in January 1955?
The new moon in January 1955 is on Sunday, January 23 at 8:07 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius. 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 1955?
Quarter moons in January 1955: first quarter on Saturday, January 1 at 3:29 p.m., last quarter on Saturday, January 15 at 5:14 p.m. and first quarter on Monday, January 31 at 12:06 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 1955?
In January 1955 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 1–7 and January 24–31. 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 1955?
In January 1955 the Moon is waning on these days: January 9–22. 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 1955?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Saturday, January 8 at 7:32 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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