Moon calendar · January 2026
Moon phases in January 2026
Every day of January 2026 with its moon phase and illumination. The full moon falls on 2026-01-03; the new moon on 2026-01-18.
Notable phases this month
Every day of January 2026
2026-01-01ThursdayWaxing Gibbous · 85% waxing2026-01-02FridayWaxing Gibbous · 93% waxing2026-01-03SaturdayFull Moon · 99% waning2026-01-04SundayWaning Gibbous · 92% waning2026-01-05MondayWaning Gibbous · 84% waning2026-01-06TuesdayWaning Gibbous · 77% waning2026-01-07WednesdayWaning Gibbous · 70% waning2026-01-08ThursdayWaning Gibbous · 64% waning2026-01-09FridayWaning Gibbous · 57% waning2026-01-10SaturdayLast Quarter · 51% waning2026-01-11SundayLast Quarter · 45% waning2026-01-12MondayWaning Crescent · 39% waning2026-01-13TuesdayWaning Crescent · 33% waning2026-01-14WednesdayWaning Crescent · 27% waning2026-01-15ThursdayWaning Crescent · 21% waning2026-01-16FridayWaning Crescent · 15% waning2026-01-17SaturdayWaning Crescent · 8% waning2026-01-18SundayNew Moon · 2% waning2026-01-19MondayNew Moon · 4% waxing2026-01-20TuesdayWaxing Crescent · 11% waxing2026-01-21WednesdayWaxing Crescent · 17% waxing2026-01-22ThursdayWaxing Crescent · 24% waxing2026-01-23FridayWaxing Crescent · 31% waxing2026-01-24SaturdayWaxing Crescent · 38% waxing2026-01-25SundayFirst Quarter · 45% waxing2026-01-26MondayFirst Quarter · 52% waxing2026-01-27TuesdayWaxing Gibbous · 60% waxing2026-01-28WednesdayWaxing Gibbous · 67% waxing2026-01-29ThursdayWaxing Gibbous · 74% waxing2026-01-30FridayWaxing Gibbous · 82% waxing2026-01-31SaturdayWaxing Gibbous · 89% waxingHow to use this calendar
Folk practice reads the waxing half of the cycle (new moon to full moon) as the window for beginnings and growth, and the waning half as the window for review, release, and rest. The day links open that date's full moon read — phase, energy, and the day's other six traditions.
The phase table is computed from the moon's actual phase angle, but the meanings attached to each phase are symbolic traditions, not predictions. Observation safety, weather, and practical plans always come first.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in January 2026?
The full moon in January 2026 falls on 2026-01-03, at roughly 99% illumination. The days around it carry the strongest "visibility and release" reading in the site's moon tradition.
When is the new moon in January 2026?
The new moon in January 2026 falls on 2026-01-18 — the darkest day of the month, read across folk practice as the window for beginnings and low-energy rest.
How is each day's phase calculated here?
Each day is computed at build time from the moon's phase angle (astronomy-engine), the same engine behind the site's daily moon reads. Illumination percentages are rounded; the pages for individual dates show the full seven-tradition read.