January 1956 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 1956
Friday, January 27, 9:40 a.m.
Moon in Leo
New moon in January 1956
Thursday, January 12, 10:01 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Friday, January 27, 2:40 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, January 13, 3:01 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 1956: 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 1956 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 1956
- Last quarterWednesday, January 4, 5:41 p.m. Libra
- New moonThursday, January 12, 10:01 p.m. Capricorn
- First quarterFriday, January 20, 5:58 p.m. Aries
- Full moonFriday, January 27, 9:40 a.m. Leo
January 1956 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Leo |
| 2Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Virgo |
| 3Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Virgo |
| 4Wed | Last quarter5:41 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Libra |
| 5Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Libra |
| 6Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Scorpio |
| 7Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Scorpio |
| 8Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Scorpio |
| 9Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Sagittarius |
| 10Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Sagittarius |
| 11Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 12Thu | New moon10:01 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 13Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 14Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aquarius |
| 15Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aquarius |
| 16Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Pisces |
| 17Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 18Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Aries |
| 19Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aries |
| 20Fri | First quarter5:58 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Aries |
| 21Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Taurus |
| 22Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Taurus |
| 23Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Gemini |
| 24Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Gemini |
| 25Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Cancer |
| 26Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 27Fri | Full moon9:40 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 28Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Leo |
| 29Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Virgo |
| 30Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Virgo |
| 31Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Libra |
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 1956?
The full moon in January 1956 is on Friday, January 27 at 9:40 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo.
When is the new moon in January 1956?
The new moon in January 1956 is on Thursday, January 12 at 10:01 p.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 1956?
Quarter moons in January 1956: last quarter on Wednesday, January 4 at 5:41 p.m. and first quarter on Friday, January 20 at 5:58 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 1956?
In January 1956 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 13–26. 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 1956?
In January 1956 the Moon is waning on these days: January 1–11 and January 28–31. 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 1956?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 1956. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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