January 2012 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 2012
Monday, January 9, 2:30 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in January 2012
Monday, January 23, 2:39 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Monday, January 9, 7:30 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Monday, January 9 still falls on the evening of Sunday, January 8. New moon: Monday, January 23, 7:39 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Monday, January 23 still falls on the evening of Sunday, January 22.
Every moon phase in January 2012: 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 2012 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 2012
- First quarterSunday, January 1, 1:15 a.m. Aries
- Full moonMonday, January 9, 2:30 a.m. Cancer
- Last quarterMonday, January 16, 4:08 a.m. Libra
- New moonMonday, January 23, 2:39 a.m. Aquarius
- First quarterMonday, January 30, 11:10 p.m. Taurus
January 2012 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | First quarter1:15 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Aries |
| 2Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Aries |
| 3Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Taurus |
| 4Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Taurus |
| 5Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Gemini |
| 6Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Gemini |
| 7Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
| 8Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 9Mon | Full moon2:30 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 10Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Leo |
| 11Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Leo |
| 12Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Virgo |
| 13Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Virgo |
| 14Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Libra |
| 15Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Libra |
| 16Mon | Last quarter4:08 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Scorpio |
| 17Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Scorpio |
| 18Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Scorpio |
| 19Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Sagittarius |
| 20Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Sagittarius |
| 21Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 22Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 23Mon | New moon2:39 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aquarius |
| 24Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aquarius |
| 25Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Pisces |
| 26Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Pisces |
| 27Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 28Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Aries |
| 29Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aries |
| 30Mon | First quarter11:10 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Taurus |
| 31Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Taurus |
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 2012?
The full moon in January 2012 is on Monday, January 9 at 2:30 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in January 2012?
The new moon in January 2012 is on Monday, January 23 at 2:39 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 2012?
Quarter moons in January 2012: first quarter on Sunday, January 1 at 1:15 a.m., last quarter on Monday, January 16 at 4:08 a.m. and first quarter on Monday, January 30 at 11:10 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 2012?
In January 2012 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 1–8 and January 24–31. 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 2012?
In January 2012 the Moon is waning on these days: January 10–22. 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 2012?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 2012. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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