New Moon
January 7, 1970
08:36 PM UTC UTC in Capricorn
New Moon in CapricornLunation Calendar
Moon phases for January 1970 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: January 7, 1970 at 08:36 PM UTC in Capricorn. Full Moon: January 22, 1970 at 12:56 PM UTC in Leo. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
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New Moon
08:36 PM UTC UTC in Capricorn
New Moon in CapricornFull Moon
12:56 PM UTC UTC in Leo
Full Moon in LeoCalculation Basis
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New Moon in Capricorn
Jan 7, 1970, 8:36 PM UTC
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First Quarter in Aries
Jan 14, 1970, 1:18 PM UTC
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Full Moon in Leo
Jan 22, 1970, 12:56 PM UTC
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Last Quarter in Scorpio
Jan 30, 1970, 2:39 PM UTC
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Local: Jan 7, 1970, 8:36 PM UTC
The Moon conjoins the Sun, becoming invisible and combust. Classical doctrine regards this as the weakest lunar condition - the Moon is without light, applying to the Sun, and incapable of reflecting its rays.
New Moon in CapricornLocal: Jan 14, 1970, 1:18 PM UTC
The Moon stands in square (quartile) to the Sun, having completed one quarter of its synodic cycle. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of tension, decision, and action - the Moon's will presses against the solar principle.
First Quarter in AriesLocal: Jan 22, 1970, 12:56 PM UTC
The Moon stands in opposition to the Sun, achieving maximum illumination. Classical doctrine treats the Full Moon as a peak of lunar expression - the Moon is fully lit, powerful, and separated from the Sun by the widest arc.
Full Moon in LeoLocal: Jan 30, 1970, 2:39 PM UTC
The Moon stands in its third square to the Sun, now waning and decreasing in light. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of release, clearing, and dissolution as the cycle moves toward its end.
Last Quarter in ScorpioEach row uses a noon UTC reference for the daily phase and Moon sign. Major lunations and sign ingresses keep their calculated UTC moments.
| Date | Phase | Moon Sign | Calculated Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Last Quarter44% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 2 | Last Quarter34% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| January 3 | Last Quarter24% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 4 | Last Quarter16% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| January 5 | Waning Crescent8% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 6 | Waning Crescent3% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 7 | Waning Crescent0% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| January 8 | New Moon1% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| January 9 | New Moon4% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 10 | New Moon10% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 11 | Waxing Crescent18% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 12 | Waxing Crescent28% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| January 13 | Waxing Crescent39% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 14 | Waxing Crescent49% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| January 15 | First Quarter60% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 16 | First Quarter70% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 17 | First Quarter78% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| January 18 | Waxing Gibbous86% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 19 | Waxing Gibbous92% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| January 20 | Waxing Gibbous96% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 21 | Waxing Gibbous99% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 22 | Waxing Gibbous100% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| January 23 | Full Moon99% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 24 | Full Moon97% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| January 25 | Full Moon92% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 26 | Full Moon87% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 27 | Waning Gibbous79% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| January 28 | Waning Gibbous71% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 29 | Waning Gibbous61% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| January 30 | Waning Gibbous51% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| January 31 | Last Quarter41% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
Each day shows the Moon sign at noon UTC, any major phase event, and calculated UTC Moon sign ingresses. Use the personalization panel above for local-time conversion and location-specific context.
A compact view of how the Moon moves through the zodiac across the month.
These are the calculated UTC sign changes for the Moon in January 1970, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
January 2, 1970 at 12:03 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 2, 1970, 12:03 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
January 4, 1970 at 04:32 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 4, 1970, 4:32 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
January 6, 1970 at 05:30 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 6, 1970, 5:30 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
January 8, 1970 at 04:47 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 8, 1970, 4:47 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
January 10, 1970 at 04:36 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 10, 1970, 4:36 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
January 12, 1970 at 06:48 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 12, 1970, 6:48 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
January 15, 1970 at 12:20 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 15, 1970, 12:20 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
January 17, 1970 at 09:07 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 17, 1970, 9:07 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
January 19, 1970 at 08:13 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 19, 1970, 8:13 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
January 22, 1970 at 08:39 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 22, 1970, 8:39 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
January 24, 1970 at 09:32 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 24, 1970, 9:32 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
January 27, 1970 at 09:42 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 27, 1970, 9:42 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
January 29, 1970 at 07:34 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 29, 1970, 7:34 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
These citations explain why classical astrologers tracked monthly new and full moons, quarterly turns, and conjunction-based month judgments.



Open the cited books and chapters behind the monthly lunation calendar.
The full moon in January 1970 is on January 22, 1970 at 12:56 PM UTC UTC, in Leo. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
The new moon in January 1970 is on January 7, 1970 at 08:36 PM UTC UTC, in Capricorn. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
There are 4 major lunar phase events in January 1970: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter.