New Moon
January 21, 1985
02:28 AM UTC UTC in Aquarius
New Moon in AquariusLunation Calendar
Moon Phases January 1985: New Moon, Full Moon & Signs
Moon phases for January 1985 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: January 21, 1985 at 02:28 AM UTC in Aquarius. Full Moon: January 7, 1985 at 02:16 AM UTC in Cancer. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
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New Moon and Full Moon in January 1985
Full Moon
January 7, 1985
02:16 AM UTC UTC in Cancer
Full Moon in CancerCalculation Basis
Hermetikon calculates these lunar timings from its astronomy engine and stores the canonical moments in UTC. They are Hermetikon reference timings, not Swiss Ephemeris output; local times are derived from the UTC moment.
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Full Moon in Cancer
Jan 7, 1985, 2:16 AM UTC
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Last Quarter in Libra
Jan 13, 1985, 11:27 PM UTC
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New Moon in Aquarius
Jan 21, 1985, 2:28 AM UTC
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First Quarter in Taurus
Jan 29, 1985, 3:29 AM UTC
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Lunar Phase Events
Full Moon
in CancerDateJanuary 7, 1985
Time (UTC)02:16 AM UTC
Local: Jan 7, 1985, 2:16 AM UTC
SignCancer
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 CancerLast Quarter
in LibraDateJanuary 13, 1985
Time (UTC)11:27 PM UTC
Local: Jan 13, 1985, 11:27 PM UTC
SignLibra
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 LibraNew Moon
in AquariusDateJanuary 21, 1985
Time (UTC)02:28 AM UTC
Local: Jan 21, 1985, 2:28 AM UTC
SignAquarius
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 AquariusFirst Quarter
in TaurusDateJanuary 29, 1985
Time (UTC)03:29 AM UTC
Local: Jan 29, 1985, 3:29 AM UTC
SignTaurus
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 TaurusDaily Moon Lookup - January 1985
Each 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 | First Quarter71% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 2 | First Quarter79% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 3 | Waxing Gibbous87% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 4 | Waxing Gibbous93% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 5 | Waxing Gibbous97% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| January 6 | Waxing Gibbous100% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 7 | Full Moon100% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| January 8 | Full Moon98% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| January 9 | Full Moon93% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 10 | Full Moon86% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| January 11 | Waning Gibbous77% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 12 | Waning Gibbous67% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| January 13 | Waning Gibbous55% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| January 14 | Last Quarter44% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| January 15 | Last Quarter33% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 16 | Last Quarter23% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| January 17 | Waning Crescent14% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 18 | Waning Crescent8% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 19 | Waning Crescent3% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 20 | Waning Crescent0% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 21 | New Moon0% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 22 | New Moon2% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 23 | New Moon6% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| January 24 | New Moon11% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 25 | Waxing Crescent18% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| January 26 | Waxing Crescent26% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 27 | Waxing Crescent35% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 28 | Waxing Crescent44% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 29 | First Quarter53% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 30 | First Quarter63% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 31 | First Quarter72% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
Month View Calendar - January 1985
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.
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Moon Sign Runs
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Moon Sign Ingresses
These are the calculated UTC sign changes for the Moon in January 1985, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
January 1, 1985 at 12:36 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 1, 1985, 12:36 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
January 3, 1985 at 12:00 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 3, 1985, 12:00 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
January 5, 1985 at 08:17 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 5, 1985, 8:17 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
January 8, 1985 at 01:28 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 8, 1985, 1:28 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
January 10, 1985 at 04:39 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 10, 1985, 4:39 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
January 12, 1985 at 07:13 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 12, 1985, 7:13 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
January 14, 1985 at 10:07 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 14, 1985, 10:07 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
January 16, 1985 at 01:48 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 16, 1985, 1:48 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
January 18, 1985 at 06:28 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 18, 1985, 6:28 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
January 21, 1985 at 12:38 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 21, 1985, 12:38 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
January 23, 1985 at 09:02 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 23, 1985, 9:02 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
January 25, 1985 at 08:05 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 25, 1985, 8:05 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
January 28, 1985 at 08:53 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 28, 1985, 8:53 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
January 30, 1985 at 09:00 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 30, 1985, 9:00 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
Classical Sources on Monthly Lunations
These citations explain why classical astrologers tracked monthly new and full moons, quarterly turns, and conjunction-based month judgments.
Moon Phases January 1985 - FAQ
When is the full moon in January 1985?
The full moon in January 1985 is on January 7, 1985 at 02:16 AM UTC UTC, in Cancer. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
When is the new moon in January 1985?
The new moon in January 1985 is on January 21, 1985 at 02:28 AM UTC UTC, in Aquarius. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
How many moon phases are there in January 1985?
There are 4 major lunar phase events in January 1985: Full Moon, Last Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter.