January 2026 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 2026
Saturday, January 3, 5:03 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in January 2026
Sunday, January 18, 2:52 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Saturday, January 3, 10:03 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, January 18, 7:52 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 2026: 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 2026 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 2026
- Full moonSaturday, January 3, 5:03 a.m. Cancer
- Last quarterSaturday, January 10, 10:49 a.m. Libra
- New moonSunday, January 18, 2:52 p.m. Capricorn
- First quarterSunday, January 25, 11:47 p.m. Taurus
January 2026 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Gemini |
| 2Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 3Sat | Full moon5:03 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 4Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Leo |
| 5Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Leo |
| 6Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Virgo |
| 7Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Virgo |
| 8Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Virgo |
| 9Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Libra |
| 10Sat | Last quarter10:49 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Libra |
| 11Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Scorpio |
| 12Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Scorpio |
| 13Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Scorpio |
| 14Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Sagittarius |
| 15Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Sagittarius |
| 16Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 17Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 18Sun | New moon2:52 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 19Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 20Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aquarius |
| 21Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Pisces |
| 22Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Pisces |
| 23Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Aries |
| 24Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Aries |
| 25Sun | First quarter11:47 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Aries |
| 26Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Taurus |
| 27Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Taurus |
| 28Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Gemini |
| 29Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Gemini |
| 30Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Cancer |
| 31Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
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 2026?
The full moon in January 2026 is on Saturday, January 3 at 5:03 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in January 2026?
The new moon in January 2026 is on Sunday, January 18 at 2:52 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 2026?
Quarter moons in January 2026: last quarter on Saturday, January 10 at 10:49 a.m. and first quarter on Sunday, January 25 at 11:47 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 2026?
In January 2026 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 1–2 and January 19–31. 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 2026?
In January 2026 the Moon is waning on these days: January 4–17. 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 2026?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 2026. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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