January 1981 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 1981
Tuesday, January 20, 2:39 a.m.
Moon in Leo
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in January 1981
Tuesday, January 6, 2:24 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Tuesday, January 20, 7:39 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Tuesday, January 20 still falls on the evening of Monday, January 19. New moon: Tuesday, January 6, 7:24 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Tuesday, January 6 still falls on the evening of Monday, January 5.
Every moon phase in January 1981: 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 1981 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 1981
- New moonTuesday, January 6, 2:24 a.m. Capricorn
- First quarterTuesday, January 13, 5:10 a.m. Aries
- Full moonTuesday, January 20, 2:39 a.m. Leo
- Penumbral lunar eclipseTuesday, January 20, 2:49 a.m. Leo
- Last quarterTuesday, January 27, 11:19 p.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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
January 1981 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Scorpio |
| 2Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Sagittarius |
| 3Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Sagittarius |
| 4Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 5Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 6Tue | New moon2:24 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 7Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aquarius |
| 8Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aquarius |
| 9Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Pisces |
| 10Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Pisces |
| 11Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 12Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Aries |
| 13Tue | First quarter5:10 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Aries |
| 14Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Taurus |
| 15Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Taurus |
| 16Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Gemini |
| 17Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Gemini |
| 18Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Cancer |
| 19Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 20Tue | Full moon2:39 a.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Leo |
| 21Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Leo |
| 22Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Virgo |
| 23Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Virgo |
| 24Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Virgo |
| 25Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Libra |
| 26Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Libra |
| 27Tue | Last quarter11:19 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Scorpio |
| 28Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Scorpio |
| 29Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Scorpio |
| 30Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Sagittarius |
| 31Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Sagittarius |
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 1981?
The full moon in January 1981 is on Tuesday, January 20 at 2:39 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Tuesday, January 20 at 2:49 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in January 1981?
The new moon in January 1981 is on Tuesday, January 6 at 2:24 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.
When are the quarter moons in January 1981?
Quarter moons in January 1981: first quarter on Tuesday, January 13 at 5:10 a.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, January 27 at 11:19 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 1981?
In January 1981 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 7–19. 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 1981?
In January 1981 the Moon is waning on these days: January 1–5 and January 21–31. 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 1981?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Tuesday, January 20 at 2:49 a.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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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