January 2021 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 2021
Thursday, January 28, 2:16 p.m.
Moon in Leo
New moon in January 2021
Wednesday, January 13, 12:00 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, January 28, 7:16 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, January 13, 5:00 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Wednesday, January 13 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, January 12.
Every moon phase in January 2021: 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 2021 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 2021
- Last quarterWednesday, January 6, 4:37 a.m. Libra
- New moonWednesday, January 13, 12:00 a.m. Capricorn
- First quarterWednesday, January 20, 4:02 p.m. Taurus
- Full moonThursday, January 28, 2:16 p.m. Leo
January 2021 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Leo |
| 2Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Leo |
| 3Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Virgo |
| 4Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Virgo |
| 5Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Libra |
| 6Wed | Last quarter4:37 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Libra |
| 7Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Scorpio |
| 8Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Scorpio |
| 9Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Sagittarius |
| 10Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Sagittarius |
| 11Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 12Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 13Wed | New moon12:00 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aquarius |
| 14Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aquarius |
| 15Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aquarius |
| 16Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Pisces |
| 17Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Pisces |
| 18Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Aries |
| 19Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Aries |
| 20Wed | First quarter4:02 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Aries |
| 21Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Taurus |
| 22Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Taurus |
| 23Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Gemini |
| 24Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Gemini |
| 25Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Gemini |
| 26Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Cancer |
| 27Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 28Thu | Full moon2:16 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 29Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 30Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Virgo |
| 31Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Virgo |
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 2021?
The full moon in January 2021 is on Thursday, January 28 at 2:16 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo.
When is the new moon in January 2021?
The new moon in January 2021 is on Wednesday, January 13 at 12:00 a.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 2021?
Quarter moons in January 2021: last quarter on Wednesday, January 6 at 4:37 a.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, January 20 at 4:02 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 2021?
In January 2021 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 14–27. 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 2021?
In January 2021 the Moon is waning on these days: January 1–12 and January 29–31. 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 2021?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 2021. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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