Moon Phases in January 2028
The dates of the four major moon phases in January 2028:
- First Quarter on January 4
- Full Moon on January 11
- Last Quarter on January 18
- New Moon on January 26
The four phases of the moon
A new moon is the first lunar phase that happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average. The moon itself is not visible, though you may be able to “see” it because it blocks the visibility of the stars behind it.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is directly between the Sun and Moon, so that the moon appears completely illuminated. It happens about once a month, or 29.53 days on average.
The first quarter moon occurs between the new moon and full moon, and the last quarter moon occurs after the full moon and before the next new moon.
Moon Phases Calendar for January 2028
All phase dates and times are in the USA Eastern Time adjusted for Daylight Savings Time for part of the year.
January 4
January 11
January 18
January 26
| Moon Phase | Date | Time | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Quarter January 2028 | January 4 (Tuesday) | 8:40 p.m. EST | Winter |
| Full Moon January 2028 | January 11 (Tuesday) | 11:03 p.m. EST | Winter |
| Last Quarter January 2028 | January 18 (Tuesday) | 2:26 p.m. EST | Winter |
| New Moon January 2028 | January 26 (Wednesday) | 10:12 a.m. EST | Winter |