January 2048 moon phase calendar
Full moons in January 2048
Wednesday, January 1, 1:57 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
Total lunar eclipse
Thursday, January 30, 7:14 p.m.
Moon in Leo
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in January 2048
Wednesday, January 15, 6:32 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Wednesday, January 1, 6:57 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Wednesday, January 1 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, December 31. Full moon: Friday, January 31, 12:14 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, January 15, 11:32 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 2048: 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 2048 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 2048
- Total lunar eclipseWednesday, January 1, 1:52 a.m. Cancer
- Full moonWednesday, January 1, 1:57 a.m. Cancer
- Last quarterWednesday, January 8, 1:49 p.m. Libra
- New moonWednesday, January 15, 6:32 a.m. Capricorn
- First quarterWednesday, January 22, 4:56 p.m. Taurus
- Full moonThursday, January 30, 7:14 p.m. Leo
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
January 2048 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Full moon1:57 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Cancer |
| 2Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 3Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Leo |
| 4Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Leo |
| 5Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Virgo |
| 6Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Virgo |
| 7Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Libra |
| 8Wed | Last quarter1:49 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Libra |
| 9Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Scorpio |
| 10Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Scorpio |
| 11Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Scorpio |
| 12Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Sagittarius |
| 13Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Sagittarius |
| 14Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 15Wed | New moon6:32 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 16Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aquarius |
| 17Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aquarius |
| 18Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Pisces |
| 19Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Pisces |
| 20Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Aries |
| 21Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Aries |
| 22Wed | First quarter4:56 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Taurus |
| 23Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Taurus |
| 24Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Taurus |
| 25Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Gemini |
| 26Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Gemini |
| 27Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Gemini |
| 28Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Cancer |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 30Thu | Full moon7:14 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 31Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
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 2048?
There are two full moons in January 2048: on Wednesday, January 1 at 1:57 a.m. and on Thursday, January 30 at 7:14 p.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Wednesday, January 1 at 1:52 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in January 2048?
The new moon in January 2048 is on Wednesday, January 15 at 6:32 a.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 2048?
Quarter moons in January 2048: last quarter on Wednesday, January 8 at 1:49 p.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, January 22 at 4:56 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 2048?
In January 2048 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 16–29. 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 2048?
In January 2048 the Moon is waning on these days: January 2–14 and January 31. 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 2048?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Wednesday, January 1 at 1:52 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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