January 2056 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 2056
Sunday, January 2, 5:06 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in January 2056
Sunday, January 16, 5:11 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Sunday, January 2, 10:06 p.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, January 16, 10:11 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in January 2056: 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 2056 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 2056
- Full moonSunday, January 2, 5:06 p.m. Cancer
- Last quarterSunday, January 9, 6:14 p.m. Libra
- New moonSunday, January 16, 5:11 p.m. Capricorn
- Annular solar eclipseSunday, January 16, 5:14 p.m. Capricorn
- First quarterMonday, January 24, 3:21 p.m. Taurus
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
January 2056 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 2Sun | Full moon5:06 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 3Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 4Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Leo |
| 5Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Leo |
| 6Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Virgo |
| 7Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Virgo |
| 8Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Libra |
| 9Sun | Last quarter6:14 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Libra |
| 10Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Libra |
| 11Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Scorpio |
| 12Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Scorpio |
| 13Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Sagittarius |
| 14Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Sagittarius |
| 15Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 16Sun | New moon5:11 p.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Capricorn |
| 17Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 18Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aquarius |
| 19Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Pisces |
| 20Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Pisces |
| 21Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Pisces |
| 22Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Aries |
| 23Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Aries |
| 24Mon | First quarter3:21 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Taurus |
| 25Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Taurus |
| 26Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Taurus |
| 27Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Gemini |
| 28Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Gemini |
| 29Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Cancer |
| 30Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 31Mon | Waxing 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 2056?
The full moon in January 2056 is on Sunday, January 2 at 5:06 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in January 2056?
The new moon in January 2056 is on Sunday, January 16 at 5:11 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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Sunday, January 16 at 5:14 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in January 2056?
Quarter moons in January 2056: last quarter on Sunday, January 9 at 6:14 p.m. and first quarter on Monday, January 24 at 3:21 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 2056?
In January 2056 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 1 and January 17–31. 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 2056?
In January 2056 the Moon is waning on these days: January 3–15. 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 2056?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Sunday, January 16 at 5:14 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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