January 1997 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 1997
Thursday, January 23, 10:11 a.m.
Moon in Leo
New moon in January 1997
Wednesday, January 8, 11:26 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, January 23, 3:11 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, January 9, 4:26 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 1997: 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 1997 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 1997
- Last quarterWednesday, January 1, 8:45 p.m. Libra
- New moonWednesday, January 8, 11:26 p.m. Capricorn
- First quarterWednesday, January 15, 3:02 p.m. Aries
- Full moonThursday, January 23, 10:11 a.m. Leo
- Last quarterFriday, January 31, 2:40 p.m. Scorpio
January 1997 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Last quarter8:45 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Libra |
| 2Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Libra |
| 3Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Scorpio |
| 4Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Scorpio |
| 5Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Scorpio |
| 6Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Sagittarius |
| 7Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 8Wed | New moon11:26 p.m.Illumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 9Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 10Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aquarius |
| 11Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aquarius |
| 12Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Pisces |
| 13Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Pisces |
| 14Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Aries |
| 15Wed | First quarter3:02 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Aries |
| 16Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Taurus |
| 17Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Taurus |
| 18Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Gemini |
| 19Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Gemini |
| 20Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Gemini |
| 21Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 22Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 23Thu | Full moon10:11 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 24Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 25Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Leo |
| 26Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Virgo |
| 27Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Virgo |
| 28Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Libra |
| 29Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Libra |
| 30Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Libra |
| 31Fri | Last quarter2:40 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Scorpio |
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 1997?
The full moon in January 1997 is on Thursday, January 23 at 10:11 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo.
When is the new moon in January 1997?
The new moon in January 1997 is on Wednesday, January 8 at 11:26 p.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 1997?
Quarter moons in January 1997: last quarter on Wednesday, January 1 at 8:45 p.m., first quarter on Wednesday, January 15 at 3:02 p.m. and last quarter on Friday, January 31 at 2:40 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 1997?
In January 1997 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 9–22. 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 1997?
In January 1997 the Moon is waning on these days: January 1–7 and January 24–31. 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 1997?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 1997. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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