The Sun starts the month of January in the sign of Capricorn, and then moves into Aquarius on January 20th at 11:10am (EST).The Moon is waxing (growing in light) until the Full Moon on January 9th and then wanes (decreases in light) until the Full Moon on January 23rd. At that time, it begins to wax again. Need to know more about waxing and waning? Click here.
For a fabulous lunar calendar noting the signs of the zodiac, visit Zodiacarts.com.
- January 2012 ~ Northern Hemisphere
Phases
First Quarter Moon in Aries
January 1
Full Moon in Cancer
The Full Wolf Moon
January 9
Last Quarter Moon in Scorpio
January 16
New Moon in Aquarius
January 23
- January 2012 ~ Southen Hemisphere
First Quarter Moon In Taurus
January 30
Skywatching
Check out January skywatching events from Space.com.
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