January 1988 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 1988
Sunday, January 3, 8:41 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in January 1988
Tuesday, January 19, 12:26 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Monday, January 4, 1:41 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, January 19, 5:26 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Tuesday, January 19 still falls on the evening of Monday, January 18.
Every moon phase in January 1988: 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 1988 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 1988
- Full moonSunday, January 3, 8:41 p.m. Cancer
- Last quarterTuesday, January 12, 2:04 a.m. Libra
- New moonTuesday, January 19, 12:26 a.m. Capricorn
- First quarterMonday, January 25, 4:54 p.m. Taurus
January 1988 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Gemini |
| 2Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 3Sun | Full moon8:41 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 4Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 5Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Leo |
| 6Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Leo |
| 7Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Leo |
| 8Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Virgo |
| 9Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Virgo |
| 10Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Libra |
| 11Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Libra |
| 12Tue | Last quarter2:04 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Libra |
| 13Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Scorpio |
| 14Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Scorpio |
| 15Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Sagittarius |
| 16Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Sagittarius |
| 17Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 18Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 19Tue | New moon12:26 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aquarius |
| 20Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aquarius |
| 21Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Pisces |
| 22Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Pisces |
| 23Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Aries |
| 24Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aries |
| 25Mon | First quarter4:54 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Taurus |
| 26Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Taurus |
| 27Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Taurus |
| 28Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Gemini |
| 29Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Gemini |
| 30Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Cancer |
| 31Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
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 1988?
The full moon in January 1988 is on Sunday, January 3 at 8:41 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in January 1988?
The new moon in January 1988 is on Tuesday, January 19 at 12:26 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 1988?
Quarter moons in January 1988: last quarter on Tuesday, January 12 at 2:04 a.m. and first quarter on Monday, January 25 at 4:54 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 1988?
In January 1988 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 1–2 and January 20–31. 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 1988?
In January 1988 the Moon is waning on these days: January 4–18. 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 1988?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 1988. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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