January 1978 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 1978
Tuesday, January 24, 2:56 a.m.
Moon in Leo
New moon in January 1978
Sunday, January 8, 11:00 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Tuesday, January 24, 7:56 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Tuesday, January 24 still falls on the evening of Monday, January 23. New moon: Monday, January 9, 4:00 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 1978: 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 1978 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 1978
- Last quarterMonday, January 2, 7:07 a.m. Libra
- New moonSunday, January 8, 11:00 p.m. Capricorn
- First quarterSunday, January 15, 10:03 p.m. Aries
- Full moonTuesday, January 24, 2:56 a.m. Leo
- Last quarterTuesday, January 31, 6:51 p.m. Scorpio
January 1978 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Libra |
| 2Mon | Last quarter7:07 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Libra |
| 3Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Libra |
| 4Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Scorpio |
| 5Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Scorpio |
| 6Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Sagittarius |
| 7Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 8Sun | New moon11:00 p.m.Illumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 9Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 10Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aquarius |
| 11Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aquarius |
| 12Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Pisces |
| 13Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Pisces |
| 14Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Aries |
| 15Sun | First quarter10:03 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Aries |
| 16Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Taurus |
| 17Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Taurus |
| 18Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Taurus |
| 19Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Gemini |
| 20Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Gemini |
| 21Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
| 22Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Cancer |
| 23Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 24Tue | Full moon2:56 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 25Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Leo |
| 26Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Virgo |
| 27Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Virgo |
| 28Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Virgo |
| 29Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Libra |
| 30Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Libra |
| 31Tue | Last quarter6:51 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Scorpio |
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 1978?
The full moon in January 1978 is on Tuesday, January 24 at 2:56 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo.
When is the new moon in January 1978?
The new moon in January 1978 is on Sunday, January 8 at 11:00 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 1978?
Quarter moons in January 1978: last quarter on Monday, January 2 at 7:07 a.m., first quarter on Sunday, January 15 at 10:03 p.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, January 31 at 6:51 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 1978?
In January 1978 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 9–23. 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 1978?
In January 1978 the Moon is waning on these days: January 1–7 and January 25–31. 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 1978?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 1978. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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