January 1980 moon phase calendar
Full moons in January 1980
Wednesday, January 2, 4:02 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
Thursday, January 31, 9:21 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 1980
Thursday, January 17, 4:20 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Wednesday, January 2, 9:02 a.m. UTC. Full moon: Friday, February 1, 2:21 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, January 17, 9:20 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 1980: 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 1980 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 1980
- Full moonWednesday, January 2, 4:02 a.m. Cancer
- Last quarterThursday, January 10, 6:50 a.m. Libra
- New moonThursday, January 17, 4:20 p.m. Capricorn
- First quarterThursday, January 24, 8:58 a.m. Taurus
- Full moonThursday, January 31, 9:21 p.m. Leo
January 1980 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 2Wed | Full moon4:02 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 3Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 4Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Leo |
| 5Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Leo |
| 6Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Virgo |
| 7Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Virgo |
| 8Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Virgo |
| 9Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Libra |
| 10Thu | Last quarter6:50 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Libra |
| 11Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Scorpio |
| 12Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Scorpio |
| 13Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Scorpio |
| 14Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Sagittarius |
| 15Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Sagittarius |
| 16Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 17Thu | New moon4:20 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 18Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 19Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aquarius |
| 20Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Pisces |
| 21Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 22Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Aries |
| 23Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Aries |
| 24Thu | First quarter8:58 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Taurus |
| 25Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Taurus |
| 26Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Gemini |
| 27Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Gemini |
| 28Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Gemini |
| 29Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
| 30Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 31Thu | Full moon9:21 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 1980?
There are two full moons in January 1980: on Wednesday, January 2 at 4:02 a.m. and on Thursday, January 31 at 9:21 p.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in January 1980?
The new moon in January 1980 is on Thursday, January 17 at 4:20 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 1980?
Quarter moons in January 1980: last quarter on Thursday, January 10 at 6:50 a.m. and first quarter on Thursday, January 24 at 8:58 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 1980?
In January 1980 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 1 and January 18–30. 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 1980?
In January 1980 the Moon is waning on these days: January 3–16. 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 1980?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 1980. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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