January 2025 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 2025
Monday, January 13, 5:27 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in January 2025
Wednesday, January 29, 7:36 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Monday, January 13, 10:27 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, January 29, 12:36 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 2025: 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 2025 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 2025
- First quarterMonday, January 6, 6:56 p.m. Aries
- Full moonMonday, January 13, 5:27 p.m. Cancer
- Last quarterTuesday, January 21, 3:31 p.m. Scorpio
- New moonWednesday, January 29, 7:36 a.m. Aquarius
January 2025 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aquarius |
| 2Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aquarius |
| 3Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Pisces |
| 4Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Pisces |
| 5Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Pisces |
| 6Mon | First quarter6:56 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Aries |
| 7Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Aries |
| 8Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Taurus |
| 9Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Taurus |
| 10Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Gemini |
| 11Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Gemini |
| 12Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 13Mon | Full moon5:27 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 14Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 15Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Leo |
| 16Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Virgo |
| 17Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Virgo |
| 18Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Virgo |
| 19Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Libra |
| 20Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Libra |
| 21Tue | Last quarter3:31 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Scorpio |
| 22Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Scorpio |
| 23Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Scorpio |
| 24Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Sagittarius |
| 25Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Sagittarius |
| 26Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Capricorn |
| 27Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 28Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 29Wed | New moon7:36 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aquarius |
| 30Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aquarius |
| 31Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Pisces |
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 2025?
The full moon in January 2025 is on Monday, January 13 at 5:27 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in January 2025?
The new moon in January 2025 is on Wednesday, January 29 at 7:36 a.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 2025?
Quarter moons in January 2025: first quarter on Monday, January 6 at 6:56 p.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, January 21 at 3:31 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 2025?
In January 2025 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 1–12 and January 30–31. 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 2025?
In January 2025 the Moon is waning on these days: January 14–28. 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 2025?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 2025. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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