January 1990 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 1990
Wednesday, January 10, 11:57 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in January 1990
Friday, January 26, 2:20 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, January 11, 4:57 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, January 26, 7:20 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 1990: 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 1990 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 1990
- First quarterThursday, January 4, 5:40 a.m. Aries
- Full moonWednesday, January 10, 11:57 p.m. Cancer
- Last quarterThursday, January 18, 4:18 p.m. Libra
- New moonFriday, January 26, 2:20 p.m. Aquarius
- Annular solar eclipseFriday, January 26, 2:30 p.m. Aquarius
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
January 1990 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Pisces |
| 2Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 3Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Aries |
| 4Thu | First quarter5:40 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Aries |
| 5Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Taurus |
| 6Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Taurus |
| 7Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Gemini |
| 8Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Gemini |
| 9Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
| 10Wed | Full moon11:57 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 11Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 12Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Leo |
| 13Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Leo |
| 14Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Virgo |
| 15Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Virgo |
| 16Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Libra |
| 17Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Libra |
| 18Thu | Last quarter4:18 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Libra |
| 19Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Scorpio |
| 20Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Scorpio |
| 21Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Sagittarius |
| 22Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Sagittarius |
| 23Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Sagittarius |
| 24Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Capricorn |
| 25Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 26Fri | New moon2:20 p.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Aquarius |
| 27Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 28Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Pisces |
| 29Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Pisces |
| 30Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aries |
| 31Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Aries |
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 1990?
The full moon in January 1990 is on Wednesday, January 10 at 11:57 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in January 1990?
The new moon in January 1990 is on Friday, January 26 at 2:20 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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Friday, January 26 at 2:30 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in January 1990?
Quarter moons in January 1990: first quarter on Thursday, January 4 at 5:40 a.m. and last quarter on Thursday, January 18 at 4:18 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 1990?
In January 1990 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 1–9 and January 27–31. 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 1990?
In January 1990 the Moon is waning on these days: January 11–25. 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 1990?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Friday, January 26 at 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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