January 1998 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 1998
Monday, January 12, 12:24 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in January 1998
Wednesday, January 28, 1:01 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Monday, January 12, 5:24 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, January 28, 6:01 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Wednesday, January 28 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, January 27.
Every moon phase in January 1998: 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 1998 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 1998
- First quarterMonday, January 5, 9:18 a.m. Aries
- Full moonMonday, January 12, 12:24 p.m. Cancer
- Last quarterTuesday, January 20, 2:40 p.m. Scorpio
- New moonWednesday, January 28, 1:01 a.m. Aquarius
January 1998 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aquarius |
| 2Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 3Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Pisces |
| 4Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Aries |
| 5Mon | First quarter9:18 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Aries |
| 6Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Taurus |
| 7Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Taurus |
| 8Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Taurus |
| 9Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Gemini |
| 10Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Gemini |
| 11Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 12Mon | Full moon12:24 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 13Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 14Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Leo |
| 15Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Leo |
| 16Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Virgo |
| 17Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Virgo |
| 18Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Libra |
| 19Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Libra |
| 20Tue | Last quarter2:40 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Libra |
| 21Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Scorpio |
| 22Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Scorpio |
| 23Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Sagittarius |
| 24Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Sagittarius |
| 25Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Capricorn |
| 26Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 27Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Aquarius |
| 28Wed | New moon1:01 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aquarius |
| 29Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aquarius |
| 30Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Pisces |
| 31Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | 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 1998?
The full moon in January 1998 is on Monday, January 12 at 12:24 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in January 1998?
The new moon in January 1998 is on Wednesday, January 28 at 1:01 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 1998?
Quarter moons in January 1998: first quarter on Monday, January 5 at 9:18 a.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, January 20 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 1998?
In January 1998 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 1–11 and January 29–31. 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 1998?
In January 1998 the Moon is waning on these days: January 13–27. 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 1998?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 1998. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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