July 1981 moon phase calendar
Full moon in July 1981
Friday, July 17, 12:39 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
Partial lunar eclipse
New moons in July 1981
Wednesday, July 1, 3:03 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
Thursday, July 30, 11:52 p.m.
Moon in Leo
Total solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, July 17, 4:39 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Friday, July 17 still falls on the evening of Thursday, July 16. New moon: Wednesday, July 1, 7:03 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, July 31, 3:52 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in July 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.
July 1981 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in July 1981
- New moonWednesday, July 1, 3:03 p.m. Cancer
- First quarterWednesday, July 8, 10:40 p.m. Libra
- Full moonFriday, July 17, 12:39 a.m. Capricorn
- Partial lunar eclipseFriday, July 17, 12:46 a.m. Capricorn
- Last quarterFriday, July 24, 5:40 a.m. Taurus
- Total solar eclipseThursday, July 30, 11:45 p.m. Leo
- New moonThursday, July 30, 11:52 p.m. Leo
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 total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
July 1981 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | New moon3:03 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Cancer |
| 2Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Cancer |
| 3Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Leo |
| 4Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Leo |
| 5Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Virgo |
| 6Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Virgo |
| 7Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Virgo |
| 8Wed | First quarter10:40 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Libra |
| 9Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Libra |
| 10Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Scorpio |
| 11Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Scorpio |
| 12Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Scorpio |
| 13Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Sagittarius |
| 14Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Sagittarius |
| 15Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Capricorn |
| 16Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Capricorn |
| 17Fri | Full moon12:39 a.m.Illumination 100% Partial lunar eclipse | 100% | Aquarius |
| 18Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aquarius |
| 19Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aquarius |
| 20Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Pisces |
| 21Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Pisces |
| 22Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aries |
| 23Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aries |
| 24Fri | Last quarter5:40 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Taurus |
| 25Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Taurus |
| 26Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Gemini |
| 27Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Gemini |
| 28Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Cancer |
| 29Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Cancer |
| 30Thu | New moon11:52 p.m.Illumination 0% Total solar eclipse | 0% | Leo |
| 31Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | 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 July 1981?
The full moon in July 1981 is on Friday, July 17 at 12:39 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Capricorn. The partial lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Friday, July 17 at 12:46 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in July 1981?
There are two new moons in July 1981: on Wednesday, July 1 at 3:03 p.m. and on Thursday, July 30 at 11:52 p.m., both Eastern Time. The total solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Thursday, July 30 at 11:45 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in July 1981?
Quarter moons in July 1981: first quarter on Wednesday, July 8 at 10:40 p.m. and last quarter on Friday, July 24 at 5:40 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 July 1981?
In July 1981 the Moon is waxing on these days: July 2–16 and July 31. 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 July 1981?
In July 1981 the Moon is waning on these days: July 18–29. 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 July 1981?
Yes: partial lunar eclipse on Friday, July 17 at 12:46 a.m. and total solar eclipse on Thursday, July 30 at 11:45 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 total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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