January 2031 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 2031
Wednesday, January 8, 1:26 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in January 2031
Wednesday, January 22, 11:31 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Wednesday, January 8, 6:26 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, January 23, 4:31 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 2031: 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 2031 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 2031
- Full moonWednesday, January 8, 1:26 p.m. Cancer
- Last quarterThursday, January 16, 7:47 a.m. Libra
- New moonWednesday, January 22, 11:31 p.m. Aquarius
- First quarterThursday, January 30, 2:43 a.m. Taurus
January 2031 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Aries |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Taurus |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Taurus |
| 4Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Gemini |
| 5Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Gemini |
| 6Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Gemini |
| 7Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 8Wed | Full moon1:26 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 10Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Leo |
| 11Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Leo |
| 12Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Virgo |
| 13Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Virgo |
| 14Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Libra |
| 15Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Libra |
| 16Thu | Last quarter7:47 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Libra |
| 17Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Scorpio |
| 18Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Scorpio |
| 19Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Sagittarius |
| 20Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Sagittarius |
| 21Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 22Wed | New moon11:31 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 24Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aquarius |
| 25Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Pisces |
| 26Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Pisces |
| 27Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Aries |
| 28Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Aries |
| 29Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Taurus |
| 30Thu | First quarter2:43 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Taurus |
| 31Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Taurus |
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 2031?
The full moon in January 2031 is on Wednesday, January 8 at 1:26 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in January 2031?
The new moon in January 2031 is on Wednesday, January 22 at 11:31 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 2031?
Quarter moons in January 2031: last quarter on Thursday, January 16 at 7:47 a.m. and first quarter on Thursday, January 30 at 2:43 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 2031?
In January 2031 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 1–7 and January 23–31. 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 2031?
In January 2031 the Moon is waning on these days: January 9–21. 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 2031?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 2031. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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