July 1985 moon phase calendar
Full moons in July 1985
Tuesday, July 2, 8:08 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
Wednesday, July 31, 5:41 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
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 July 1985
Wednesday, July 17, 7:57 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, July 2, 12:08 p.m. UTC. Full moon: Wednesday, July 31, 9:41 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, July 17, 11:57 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in July 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.
July 1985 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in July 1985
- Full moonTuesday, July 2, 8:08 a.m. Capricorn
- Last quarterTuesday, July 9, 8:50 p.m. Aries
- New moonWednesday, July 17, 7:57 p.m. Cancer
- First quarterWednesday, July 24, 7:39 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonWednesday, July 31, 5:41 p.m. Aquarius
July 1985 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 2Tue | Full moon8:08 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Capricorn |
| 3Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Capricorn |
| 4Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Aquarius |
| 5Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Aquarius |
| 6Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Pisces |
| 7Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Pisces |
| 8Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aries |
| 9Tue | Last quarter8:50 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Aries |
| 10Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Aries |
| 11Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Taurus |
| 12Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Taurus |
| 13Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Gemini |
| 14Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Gemini |
| 15Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Gemini |
| 16Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Cancer |
| 17Wed | New moon7:57 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Cancer |
| 18Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 19Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Leo |
| 20Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Virgo |
| 21Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Virgo |
| 22Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Virgo |
| 23Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Libra |
| 24Wed | First quarter7:39 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Libra |
| 25Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Scorpio |
| 26Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Scorpio |
| 27Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Sagittarius |
| 28Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Sagittarius |
| 29Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Capricorn |
| 30Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Capricorn |
| 31Wed | Full moon5:41 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
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 1985?
There are two full moons in July 1985: on Tuesday, July 2 at 8:08 a.m. and on Wednesday, July 31 at 5:41 p.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in July 1985?
The new moon in July 1985 is on Wednesday, July 17 at 7:57 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer. 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 July 1985?
Quarter moons in July 1985: last quarter on Tuesday, July 9 at 8:50 p.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, July 24 at 7:39 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 July 1985?
In July 1985 the Moon is waxing on these days: July 1 and July 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 July 1985?
In July 1985 the Moon is waning on these days: July 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 July 1985?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in July 1985. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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