Moon Phase on January 21, 1985

On Monday, January 21, 1985 the moon was a New Moon, 0% illuminated and 0.4 days old. This was the day of the exact new moon at 02:28 UTC.

New · Moon phase

New Moon

Monday, January 21, 1985

Illumination0%
Moon age
0.4 days
First Quarter
in 7.6 days

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Moon Data for January 21, 1985

Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.3%
Moon age
0.4 days
Direction
New, then waxing
Moon sign
Capricorn → Aquarius
Distance from Earth
389,215 km

Values are for 12:00 UTC. Illumination changes by only a few percent within a day, so they hold for the whole date almost anywhere on Earth.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on January 21, 1985, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
New Moon02:28 UTCJan 21, 2:28 AM UTC

About the New Moon

The New Moon marks the beginning of the lunar cycle. The moon is positioned between Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from our perspective. This phase represents new beginnings, fresh starts, and the planting of seeds for future growth.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for setting intentions, starting new projects, and embracing fresh opportunities. The darkness invites introspection and planning for the cycle ahead.

Questions About January 21, 1985

What was the moon phase on January 21, 1985?

On Monday, January 21, 1985 the moon was a New Moon, with 0% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 0.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on January 21, 1985?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, January 7, 1985 and Tuesday, February 5, 1985.

Was there a new moon on January 21, 1985?

Yes. The exact new moon was at 02:28 UTC on January 21, 1985.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 21, 1985?

The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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