New Moon
January 18, 2026
07:52 PM UTC UTC in Capricorn
New Moon in CapricornLunation Calendar
Moon Phases January 2026: New Moon, Full Moon & Signs
Moon phases for January 2026 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: January 18, 2026 at 07:52 PM UTC in Capricorn. Full Moon: January 3, 2026 at 10:03 AM UTC in Cancer. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
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New Moon and Full Moon in January 2026
Full Moon
January 3, 2026
10:03 AM UTC UTC in Cancer
Full Moon in CancerCalculation Basis
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Full Moon in Cancer
Jan 3, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC
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Last Quarter in Libra
Jan 10, 2026, 3:49 PM UTC
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New Moon in Capricorn
Jan 18, 2026, 7:52 PM UTC
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First Quarter in Taurus
Jan 26, 2026, 4:47 AM UTC
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Lunar Phase Events
Full Moon
in CancerDateJanuary 3, 2026
Time (UTC)10:03 AM UTC
Local: Jan 3, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC
SignCancer
The Moon stands in opposition to the Sun, achieving maximum illumination. Classical doctrine treats the Full Moon as a peak of lunar expression - the Moon is fully lit, powerful, and separated from the Sun by the widest arc.
Full Moon in CancerLast Quarter
in LibraDateJanuary 10, 2026
Time (UTC)03:49 PM UTC
Local: Jan 10, 2026, 3:49 PM UTC
SignLibra
The Moon stands in its third square to the Sun, now waning and decreasing in light. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of release, clearing, and dissolution as the cycle moves toward its end.
Last Quarter in LibraNew Moon
in CapricornDateJanuary 18, 2026
Time (UTC)07:52 PM UTC
Local: Jan 18, 2026, 7:52 PM UTC
SignCapricorn
The Moon conjoins the Sun, becoming invisible and combust. Classical doctrine regards this as the weakest lunar condition - the Moon is without light, applying to the Sun, and incapable of reflecting its rays.
New Moon in CapricornFirst Quarter
in TaurusDateJanuary 26, 2026
Time (UTC)04:47 AM UTC
Local: Jan 26, 2026, 4:47 AM UTC
SignTaurus
The Moon stands in square (quartile) to the Sun, having completed one quarter of its synodic cycle. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of tension, decision, and action - the Moon's will presses against the solar principle.
First Quarter in TaurusDaily Moon Lookup - January 2026
Each row uses a noon UTC reference for the daily phase and Moon sign. Major lunations and sign ingresses keep their calculated UTC moments.
| Date | Phase | Moon Sign | Calculated Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Waxing Gibbous95% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 2 | Waxing Gibbous99% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| January 3 | Full Moon100% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| January 4 | Full Moon98% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| January 5 | Full Moon94% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 6 | Full Moon88% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| January 7 | Waning Gibbous80% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 8 | Waning Gibbous71% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 9 | Waning Gibbous61% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| January 10 | Waning Gibbous52% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| January 11 | Last Quarter42% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| January 12 | Last Quarter33% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 13 | Last Quarter24% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| January 14 | Last Quarter17% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 15 | Waning Crescent10% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 16 | Waning Crescent5% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| January 17 | Waning Crescent2% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 18 | Waning Crescent0% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| January 19 | New Moon0% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 20 | New Moon3% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 21 | New Moon7% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| January 22 | New Moon14% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 23 | Waxing Crescent22% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| January 24 | Waxing Crescent31% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 25 | Waxing Crescent42% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| January 26 | First Quarter53% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 27 | First Quarter65% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| January 28 | First Quarter75% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 29 | First Quarter85% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| January 30 | Waxing Gibbous92% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| January 31 | Waxing Gibbous97% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
Month View Calendar - January 2026
Each day shows the Moon sign at noon UTC, any major phase event, and calculated UTC Moon sign ingresses. Use the personalization panel above for local-time conversion and location-specific context.
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Moon Sign Runs
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Moon Sign Ingresses
These are the calculated UTC sign changes for the Moon in January 2026, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
January 2, 2026 at 01:09 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 2, 2026, 1:09 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
January 4, 2026 at 01:43 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 4, 2026, 1:43 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
January 6, 2026 at 04:56 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 6, 2026, 4:56 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
January 9, 2026 at 12:05 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 9, 2026, 12:05 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
January 11, 2026 at 10:55 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 11, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
January 13, 2026 at 11:34 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 13, 2026, 11:34 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
January 16, 2026 at 11:47 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 16, 2026, 11:47 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
January 18, 2026 at 10:18 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 18, 2026, 10:18 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
January 21, 2026 at 06:49 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 21, 2026, 6:49 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
January 23, 2026 at 01:25 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 23, 2026, 1:25 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
January 25, 2026 at 06:05 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 25, 2026, 6:05 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
January 27, 2026 at 08:55 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 27, 2026, 8:55 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
January 29, 2026 at 10:31 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Jan 29, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
Classical Sources on Monthly Lunations
These citations explain why classical astrologers tracked monthly new and full moons, quarterly turns, and conjunction-based month judgments.
Tetrabiblos
Claudius Ptolemy
150
"The second part of the consideration relates to each month, and requires a similar observation of the new or full Moon first taking place on the Sun’s progress through each sign: and it must be remembered, that, if a new Moon should have happened at a period nearest to the Sun’s transit over the past tropical or equinoctial point, the new Moon also in each succeeding sign, until the commencement of the next quarter, are to be observed; but, if a full Moon should have so happened, then similar observation is to be made of each subsequent full Moon. The angles, also, must be duly attended to, as well as the planets and stars ruling in both the places [104] ; and especially the nearest phases, applications, and separations of the planets, and their properties. The peculiar qualities of the two places, and the winds, liable to be excited by the planets themselves and by those parts of the signs in which they may be situated, are likewise to be considered; and also that particular wind, which is indicated by the direction of the Moon’s ecliptical latitude. By the aid of these observations, and by weighing and comparing the existing vigour of each of the several properties and qualities, the general constitution of the atmosphere during each month may be predicted"
CHAPTER XIII MODE OF CONSIDERATION FOR PARTICULAR CONSTITUTIONS OF THE ATMOSPHEREOpen in Reader
Tetrabiblos
Claudius Ptolemy
150
"The third part of this consideration appertains to significations applying more minutely, and points out their force or weakness. In this case, the partile configurations of the Sun and Moon, at the intermediate quarters, as well as at the new or full Moon, are to be attentively regarded; since there is a certain variation in the constitution of the atmosphere, which usually commences about three days before, and sometimes, also, about three days after the Moon has equated her course to the Sun"
CHAPTER XIII MODE OF CONSIDERATION FOR PARTICULAR CONSTITUTIONS OF THE ATMOSPHEREOpen in Reader
Clavis Astrologiae Elimata
Henry Coley
1669
"When you shall make the minute of a ☌ your Basis or Radix, you may give judgment of the change of Weather in that moneth; for your judgment shall be framed according to the principal Dominator of the Angle of every Figure, for that Planet overcomes in the Nature of the Aire; assuming together with these things the Quality of the present time, viz. the season of the year"
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Books behind the January 2026 moon calendar
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Moon Phases January 2026 - FAQ
When is the full moon in January 2026?
The full moon in January 2026 is on January 3, 2026 at 10:03 AM UTC UTC, in Cancer. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
When is the new moon in January 2026?
The new moon in January 2026 is on January 18, 2026 at 07:52 PM UTC UTC, in Capricorn. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
How many moon phases are there in January 2026?
There are 4 major lunar phase events in January 2026: Full Moon, Last Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter.