January 1985 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 1985
Sunday, January 6, 9:16 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in January 1985
Sunday, January 20, 9:28 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Monday, January 7, 2:16 a.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, January 21, 2:28 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 1985: 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 1985 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 1985
- Full moonSunday, January 6, 9:16 p.m. Cancer
- Last quarterSunday, January 13, 6:27 p.m. Libra
- New moonSunday, January 20, 9:28 p.m. Aquarius
- First quarterMonday, January 28, 10:29 p.m. Taurus
January 1985 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Taurus |
| 2Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Taurus |
| 3Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Gemini |
| 4Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Gemini |
| 5Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 6Sun | Full moon9:16 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 7Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 8Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Leo |
| 9Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Leo |
| 10Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Virgo |
| 11Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Virgo |
| 12Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Libra |
| 13Sun | Last quarter6:27 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Libra |
| 14Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Scorpio |
| 15Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Scorpio |
| 16Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Sagittarius |
| 17Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Sagittarius |
| 18Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Sagittarius |
| 19Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 20Sun | New moon9:28 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 21Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 22Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aquarius |
| 23Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Pisces |
| 24Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Pisces |
| 25Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Pisces |
| 26Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Aries |
| 27Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aries |
| 28Mon | First quarter10:29 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Taurus |
| 29Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Taurus |
| 30Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Taurus |
| 31Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Gemini |
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 1985?
The full moon in January 1985 is on Sunday, January 6 at 9:16 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in January 1985?
The new moon in January 1985 is on Sunday, January 20 at 9:28 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius. 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 1985?
Quarter moons in January 1985: last quarter on Sunday, January 13 at 6:27 p.m. and first quarter on Monday, January 28 at 10:29 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 1985?
In January 1985 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 1–5 and January 21–31. 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 January 1985?
In January 1985 the Moon is waning on these days: January 7–19. 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 1985?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 1985. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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