Moon Phase on Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 86%
- Moon age
- 17.6 days
- Moonrise
- 8:42 PM
- Moonset
- 9:40 AM
Times on this page are for New York, NY (EST) unless noted. Phase and illumination are calculated for 12:00 PM local time with astronomy-engine.
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 86% illuminated and 17.6 days old. "Waning" means the lit part is shrinking after Full Moon. From the Northern Hemisphere, the lit side is now on the left.
The Moon is a waning gibbous moon on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (86% lit). It rises after sunset, later each night, and is still up in the morning sky after sunrise. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 8:42 PM and moonset at 9:40 AM.
Viewing tips
The early evening is darker than at Full Moon, because the Moon now rises after sunset. This is a short window for stargazing before moonrise. Look for the Moon in the western sky in the morning.
The next major phase is the Last Quarter on January 10 at 10:49 AM EST, 4 days from now.
The next full moon is the Snow Moon on Sunday, February 1, 2026. See the Snow Moon page for times in every US time zone.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Tuesday, January 6, 2026?
- On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 86% illuminated and 17.6 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on January 6 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 8:42 PM and moonset at 9:40 AM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after January 6?
- The next full moon is the Snow Moon on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM EST.