January 2020 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 2020
Friday, January 10, 2:21 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in January 2020
Friday, January 24, 4:42 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Friday, January 10, 7:21 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, January 24, 9:42 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 2020: 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 2020 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 2020
- First quarterThursday, January 2, 11:46 p.m. Aries
- Penumbral lunar eclipseFriday, January 10, 2:10 p.m. Cancer
- Full moonFriday, January 10, 2:21 p.m. Cancer
- Last quarterFriday, January 17, 7:59 a.m. Libra
- New moonFriday, January 24, 4:42 p.m. Aquarius
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
January 2020 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Pisces |
| 2Thu | First quarter11:46 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Aries |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Aries |
| 4Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Taurus |
| 5Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Taurus |
| 6Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Taurus |
| 7Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Gemini |
| 8Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Gemini |
| 9Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 10Fri | Full moon2:21 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Cancer |
| 11Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 12Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Leo |
| 13Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Virgo |
| 14Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Virgo |
| 15Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Libra |
| 16Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Libra |
| 17Fri | Last quarter7:59 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Libra |
| 18Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Scorpio |
| 19Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Scorpio |
| 20Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Sagittarius |
| 21Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Sagittarius |
| 22Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Capricorn |
| 23Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 24Fri | New moon4:42 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aquarius |
| 25Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 26Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aquarius |
| 27Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Pisces |
| 28Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Pisces |
| 29Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Aries |
| 30Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Aries |
| 31Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aries |
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 2020?
The full moon in January 2020 is on Friday, January 10 at 2:21 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Friday, January 10 at 2:10 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in January 2020?
The new moon in January 2020 is on Friday, January 24 at 4:42 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius. 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 2020?
Quarter moons in January 2020: first quarter on Thursday, January 2 at 11:46 p.m. and last quarter on Friday, January 17 at 7:59 a.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 2020?
In January 2020 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 1–9 and January 25–31. 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 2020?
In January 2020 the Moon is waning on these days: January 11–23. 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 2020?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Friday, January 10 at 2:10 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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