January 1973 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 1973
Thursday, January 18, 4:28 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in January 1973
Thursday, January 4, 10:43 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, January 18, 9:28 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, January 4, 3:43 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 1973: 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 1973 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 1973
- New moonThursday, January 4, 10:43 a.m. Capricorn
- Annular solar eclipseThursday, January 4, 10:45 a.m. Capricorn
- First quarterFriday, January 12, 12:27 a.m. Aries
- Penumbral lunar eclipseThursday, January 18, 4:17 p.m. Cancer
- Full moonThursday, January 18, 4:28 p.m. Cancer
- Last quarterFriday, January 26, 1:05 a.m. Scorpio
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. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
January 1973 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Sagittarius |
| 2Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Sagittarius |
| 3Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 4Thu | New moon10:43 a.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Capricorn |
| 5Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 6Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aquarius |
| 7Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aquarius |
| 8Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Pisces |
| 9Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Pisces |
| 10Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Aries |
| 11Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Aries |
| 12Fri | First quarter12:27 a.m.Illumination 56% | 56% | Aries |
| 13Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Taurus |
| 14Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Taurus |
| 15Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Gemini |
| 16Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Gemini |
| 17Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 18Thu | Full moon4:28 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Cancer |
| 19Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 20Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Leo |
| 21Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Virgo |
| 22Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Virgo |
| 23Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Libra |
| 24Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Libra |
| 25Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Libra |
| 26Fri | Last quarter1:05 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Scorpio |
| 27Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Scorpio |
| 28Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Sagittarius |
| 29Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Sagittarius |
| 30Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Sagittarius |
| 31Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Capricorn |
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 1973?
The full moon in January 1973 is on Thursday, January 18 at 4:28 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Thursday, January 18 at 4:17 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in January 1973?
The new moon in January 1973 is on Thursday, January 4 at 10:43 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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Thursday, January 4 at 10:45 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in January 1973?
Quarter moons in January 1973: first quarter on Friday, January 12 at 12:27 a.m. and last quarter on Friday, January 26 at 1:05 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 1973?
In January 1973 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 5–17. 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 1973?
In January 1973 the Moon is waning on these days: January 1–3 and January 19–31. 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 1973?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Thursday, January 4 at 10:45 a.m. and penumbral lunar eclipse on Thursday, January 18 at 4:17 p.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. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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