January 2042 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 2042
Monday, January 6, 3:54 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in January 2042
Tuesday, January 21, 3:42 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Monday, January 6, 8:54 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, January 21, 8:42 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 2042: 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 2042 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 2042
- Full moonMonday, January 6, 3:54 a.m. Cancer
- Last quarterTuesday, January 14, 6:24 a.m. Libra
- New moonTuesday, January 21, 3:42 p.m. Aquarius
- First quarterTuesday, January 28, 7:49 a.m. Taurus
January 2042 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Taurus |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Taurus |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Gemini |
| 4Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
| 5Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 6Mon | Full moon3:54 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 7Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Leo |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Leo |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Leo |
| 10Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Virgo |
| 11Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Virgo |
| 12Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Libra |
| 13Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Libra |
| 14Tue | Last quarter6:24 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Libra |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Scorpio |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Scorpio |
| 17Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Sagittarius |
| 18Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Sagittarius |
| 19Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Capricorn |
| 20Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 21Tue | New moon3:42 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aquarius |
| 24Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Pisces |
| 25Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Pisces |
| 26Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Aries |
| 27Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Aries |
| 28Tue | First quarter7:49 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Taurus |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Taurus |
| 30Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Gemini |
| 31Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | 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 2042?
The full moon in January 2042 is on Monday, January 6 at 3:54 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in January 2042?
The new moon in January 2042 is on Tuesday, January 21 at 3:42 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 2042?
Quarter moons in January 2042: last quarter on Tuesday, January 14 at 6:24 a.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, January 28 at 7:49 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 2042?
In January 2042 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 2042?
In January 2042 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 2042?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 2042. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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