January 2023 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 2023
Friday, January 6, 6:08 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in January 2023
Saturday, January 21, 3:53 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Friday, January 6, 11:08 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, January 21, 8:53 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 2023: 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 2023 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 2023
- Full moonFriday, January 6, 6:08 p.m. Cancer
- Last quarterSaturday, January 14, 9:11 p.m. Libra
- New moonSaturday, January 21, 3:53 p.m. Aquarius
- First quarterSaturday, January 28, 10:19 a.m. Taurus
January 2023 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Taurus |
| 2Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Taurus |
| 3Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Gemini |
| 4Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Gemini |
| 5Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 6Fri | Full moon6:08 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 7Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 8Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Leo |
| 9Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Leo |
| 10Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Virgo |
| 11Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Virgo |
| 12Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Virgo |
| 13Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Libra |
| 14Sat | Last quarter9:11 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Libra |
| 15Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Scorpio |
| 16Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Scorpio |
| 17Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Scorpio |
| 18Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Sagittarius |
| 19Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Sagittarius |
| 20Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 21Sat | New moon3:53 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 22Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 23Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aquarius |
| 24Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Pisces |
| 25Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Pisces |
| 26Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Aries |
| 27Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Aries |
| 28Sat | First quarter10:19 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Taurus |
| 29Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Taurus |
| 30Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Gemini |
| 31Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Gemini |
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 2023?
The full moon in January 2023 is on Friday, January 6 at 6:08 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in January 2023?
The new moon in January 2023 is on Saturday, January 21 at 3:53 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 2023?
Quarter moons in January 2023: last quarter on Saturday, January 14 at 9:11 p.m. and first quarter on Saturday, January 28 at 10:19 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 2023?
In January 2023 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 1–5 and January 22–31. 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 2023?
In January 2023 the Moon is waning on these days: January 7–20. 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 2023?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 2023. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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