New Moon
January 29, 1987
01:45 PM UTC UTC in Aquarius
New Moon in AquariusLunation Calendar
Moon Phases January 1987: New Moon, Full Moon & Signs
Moon phases for January 1987 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: January 29, 1987 at 01:45 PM UTC in Aquarius. Full Moon: January 15, 1987 at 02:31 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 1987
Full Moon
January 15, 1987
02:31 AM UTC UTC in Cancer
Full Moon in CancerCalculation Basis
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First Quarter in Aries
Jan 6, 1987, 10:35 PM UTC
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Full Moon in Cancer
Jan 15, 1987, 2:31 AM UTC
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Last Quarter in Scorpio
Jan 22, 1987, 10:46 PM UTC
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New Moon in Aquarius
Jan 29, 1987, 1:45 PM UTC
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Lunar Phase Events
First Quarter
in AriesDateJanuary 6, 1987
Time (UTC)10:35 PM UTC
Local: Jan 6, 1987, 10:35 PM UTC
SignAries
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 AriesFull Moon
in CancerDateJanuary 15, 1987
Time (UTC)02:31 AM UTC
Local: Jan 15, 1987, 2:31 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 ScorpioDateJanuary 22, 1987
Time (UTC)10:46 PM UTC
Local: Jan 22, 1987, 10:46 PM UTC
SignScorpio
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 ScorpioNew Moon
in AquariusDateJanuary 29, 1987
Time (UTC)01:45 PM UTC
Local: Jan 29, 1987, 1:45 PM 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 AquariusDaily Moon Lookup - January 1987
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 | New Moon3% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 2 | New Moon8% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 3 | Waxing Crescent16% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 4 | Waxing Crescent25% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 5 | Waxing Crescent35% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| January 6 | Waxing Crescent45% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| January 7 | First Quarter56% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 8 | First Quarter65% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 9 | First Quarter74% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 10 | First Quarter82% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 11 | Waxing Gibbous89% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 12 | Waxing Gibbous94% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 13 | Waxing Gibbous98% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| January 14 | Waxing Gibbous100% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 15 | Full Moon100% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| January 16 | Full Moon98% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 17 | Full Moon95% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 18 | Full Moon90% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| January 19 | Waning Gibbous83% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 20 | Waning Gibbous75% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| January 21 | Waning Gibbous65% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 22 | Waning Gibbous55% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| January 23 | Last Quarter44% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 24 | Last Quarter33% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| January 25 | Last Quarter23% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 26 | Waning Crescent14% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 27 | Waning Crescent6% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 28 | Waning Crescent2% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| January 29 | Waning Crescent0% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 30 | New Moon1% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 31 | New Moon5% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
Month View Calendar - January 1987
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 1987, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
January 1, 1987 at 11:53 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 1, 1987, 11:53 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
January 3, 1987 at 12:35 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 3, 1987, 12:35 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
January 5, 1987 at 04:50 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 5, 1987, 4:50 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
January 8, 1987 at 01:13 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 8, 1987, 1:13 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
January 10, 1987 at 12:39 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 10, 1987, 12:39 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
January 13, 1987 at 01:18 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 13, 1987, 1:18 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
January 15, 1987 at 01:44 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 15, 1987, 1:44 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
January 18, 1987 at 01:14 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 18, 1987, 1:14 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
January 20, 1987 at 11:09 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 20, 1987, 11:09 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
January 22, 1987 at 06:30 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 22, 1987, 6:30 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
January 24, 1987 at 10:35 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 24, 1987, 10:35 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
January 26, 1987 at 11:42 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 26, 1987, 11:42 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
January 28, 1987 at 11:17 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 28, 1987, 11:17 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
January 30, 1987 at 11:24 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 30, 1987, 11:24 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
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 1987 - FAQ
When is the full moon in January 1987?
The full moon in January 1987 is on January 15, 1987 at 02:31 AM UTC UTC, in Cancer. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
When is the new moon in January 1987?
The new moon in January 1987 is on January 29, 1987 at 01:45 PM UTC UTC, in Aquarius. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
How many moon phases are there in January 1987?
There are 4 major lunar phase events in January 1987: First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter, New Moon.