January 1987 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 1987
Wednesday, January 14, 9:31 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in January 1987
Thursday, January 29, 8:45 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, January 15, 2:31 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, January 29, 1:45 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 1987: 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 1987 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 1987
- First quarterTuesday, January 6, 5:35 p.m. Aries
- Full moonWednesday, January 14, 9:31 p.m. Cancer
- Last quarterThursday, January 22, 5:46 p.m. Scorpio
- New moonThursday, January 29, 8:45 a.m. Aquarius
January 1987 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aquarius |
| 2Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aquarius |
| 3Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Pisces |
| 4Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Pisces |
| 5Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aries |
| 6Tue | First quarter5:35 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Aries |
| 7Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Aries |
| 8Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Taurus |
| 9Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Taurus |
| 10Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Gemini |
| 11Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Gemini |
| 12Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Gemini |
| 13Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 14Wed | Full moon9:31 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 15Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 16Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Leo |
| 17Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Leo |
| 18Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Virgo |
| 19Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Virgo |
| 20Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Libra |
| 21Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Libra |
| 22Thu | Last quarter5:46 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Libra |
| 23Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Scorpio |
| 24Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Scorpio |
| 25Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Sagittarius |
| 26Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Sagittarius |
| 27Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Capricorn |
| 28Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 29Thu | New moon8:45 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aquarius |
| 30Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aquarius |
| 31Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Pisces |
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 1987?
The full moon in January 1987 is on Wednesday, January 14 at 9:31 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in January 1987?
The new moon in January 1987 is on Thursday, January 29 at 8:45 a.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 1987?
Quarter moons in January 1987: first quarter on Tuesday, January 6 at 5:35 p.m. and last quarter on Thursday, January 22 at 5:46 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 1987?
In January 1987 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 1–13 and January 30–31. 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 1987?
In January 1987 the Moon is waning on these days: January 15–28. 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 1987?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 1987. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
An AI astrology reading under today's sky
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