January 1961 moon phase calendar
Full moons in January 1961
Sunday, January 1, 6:06 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
Tuesday, January 31, 1:47 p.m.
Moon in Leo
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in January 1961
Monday, January 16, 4:30 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Sunday, January 1, 11:06 p.m. UTC. Full moon: Tuesday, January 31, 6:47 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, January 16, 9:30 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 1961: 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 1961 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 1961
- Full moonSunday, January 1, 6:06 p.m. Cancer
- Last quarterMonday, January 9, 10:02 p.m. Libra
- New moonMonday, January 16, 4:30 p.m. Capricorn
- First quarterMonday, January 23, 11:14 a.m. Taurus
- Full moonTuesday, January 31, 1:47 p.m. Leo
January 1961 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Full moon6:06 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 2Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 3Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Leo |
| 4Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Leo |
| 5Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Leo |
| 6Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Virgo |
| 7Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Virgo |
| 8Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Libra |
| 9Mon | Last quarter10:02 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Libra |
| 10Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Libra |
| 11Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Scorpio |
| 12Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Scorpio |
| 13Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Sagittarius |
| 14Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Sagittarius |
| 15Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 16Mon | New moon4:30 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 17Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 18Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aquarius |
| 19Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Pisces |
| 20Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Pisces |
| 21Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Aries |
| 22Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Aries |
| 23Mon | First quarter11:14 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Taurus |
| 24Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Taurus |
| 25Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Taurus |
| 26Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Gemini |
| 27Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Gemini |
| 28Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Cancer |
| 29Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 30Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 31Tue | Full moon1:47 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
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 1961?
There are two full moons in January 1961: on Sunday, January 1 at 6:06 p.m. and on Tuesday, January 31 at 1:47 p.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in January 1961?
The new moon in January 1961 is on Monday, January 16 at 4:30 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 1961?
Quarter moons in January 1961: last quarter on Monday, January 9 at 10:02 p.m. and first quarter on Monday, January 23 at 11:14 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 1961?
In January 1961 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 17–30. 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 1961?
In January 1961 the Moon is waning on these days: January 2–15. 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 1961?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 1961. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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