Full Moon January 2027, the first of the year
In January 2027, the full moon will be on January 22. It will be the first full moon of 2027.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a synodic month.
When is the full moon in January 2027?
In January 2027, the full moon will occur on Friday, January 22, and peak at 7:17 a.m. EST. The time of the full moon is when its at it’s fullest and the moon will look fairly full the day before and after.
Name of the January full moon
The January full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Wolf Moon, named for wolves howling at the moon.
It’s also been referred to as the Ice Moon, Old Moon, Moon After Yule, and Snow Moon. Sometimes full moon names overlap, and the Snow Moon name is commonly used to refer to the February full moon.
Related: Learn more about the Wolf Moon in 2027.
January 2027 as a winter full moon
The January full moon is always either the first or second full moon of Winter. In 2027, the January 22 Full Moon is the second full moon of Winter as the second full moon after the 2026 Winter Solstice.
Will there be a full supermoon in January?
Yes, the January full moon will be the first and closest of supermoon in 2027. The other super full moon will be during the February Full Moon.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.
January Lunar Eclipses
In 2027, there will not be a lunar eclipse during the January full moon. The February full moon and August Full Moon will each have a penumbral lunar eclipse in 2027. We’ll next see a January lunar eclipse in January 2028.
Phases of the Lunar Month
Below are the four core moon phases that will occur including the new, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter.
January 7
January 15
January 22
January 29
| Lunar Phase | Date | Time | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Moon January 2027 | January 7 (Thursday) | 3:24 p.m. EST | Winter |
| First Quarter January 2027 | January 15 (Friday) | 3:34 p.m. EST | Winter |
| Full Moon January 2027 | January 22 (Friday) | 7:17 a.m. EST | Winter |
| Last Quarter January 2027 | January 29 (Friday) | 5:55 a.m. EST | Winter |
Related: Phases of the Moon in 2027
Sources
The dates and times provided by NASA are set to United States (USA) Eastern Time for states including New York and Florida, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time for part of the year. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.