January 2016 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 2016
Saturday, January 23, 8:46 p.m.
Moon in Leo
New moon in January 2016
Saturday, January 9, 8:31 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Sunday, January 24, 1:46 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, January 10, 1:31 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 2016: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
January 2016 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 2016
- Last quarterSaturday, January 2, 12:31 a.m. Libra
- New moonSaturday, January 9, 8:31 p.m. Capricorn
- First quarterSaturday, January 16, 6:26 p.m. Aries
- Full moonSaturday, January 23, 8:46 p.m. Leo
- Last quarterSunday, January 31, 10:28 p.m. Scorpio
January 2016 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Libra |
| 2Sat | Last quarter12:31 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Libra |
| 3Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Libra |
| 4Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Scorpio |
| 5Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Scorpio |
| 6Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Sagittarius |
| 7Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Sagittarius |
| 8Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 9Sat | New moon8:31 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 10Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 11Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aquarius |
| 12Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aquarius |
| 13Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Pisces |
| 14Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Pisces |
| 15Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Aries |
| 16Sat | First quarter6:26 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Aries |
| 17Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Taurus |
| 18Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Taurus |
| 19Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Gemini |
| 20Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Gemini |
| 21Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
| 22Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 23Sat | Full moon8:46 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 24Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 25Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Leo |
| 26Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Virgo |
| 27Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Virgo |
| 28Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Libra |
| 29Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Libra |
| 30Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Libra |
| 31Sun | Last quarter10:28 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Scorpio |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in January 2016?
The full moon in January 2016 is on Saturday, January 23 at 8:46 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo.
When is the new moon in January 2016?
The new moon in January 2016 is on Saturday, January 9 at 8:31 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Capricorn. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in January 2016?
Quarter moons in January 2016: last quarter on Saturday, January 2 at 12:31 a.m., first quarter on Saturday, January 16 at 6:26 p.m. and last quarter on Sunday, January 31 at 10:28 p.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in January 2016?
In January 2016 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 10–22. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in January 2016?
In January 2016 the Moon is waning on these days: January 1–8 and January 24–31. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in January 2016?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 2016. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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