Moon Phase on Monday, January 19, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 1%
- Moon age
- 0.9 days
- Moonrise
- 8:01 AM
- Moonset
- 5:52 PM
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.
The Moon is a waxing crescent moon on Monday, January 19, 2026, with 1% of its disk lit. It follows the Sun across the sky by a few hours, so look for it low in the west after sunset. In New York, NY it rises at 8:01 AM and sets at 5:52 PM.
A waxing crescent moon (1% lit) hangs in the morning sky on Monday, January 19, 2026. In the first few days after New Moon, you may notice earthshine: a faint glow on the Moon's dark part, caused by sunlight reflected off Earth.
Viewing tips
Look west in the hour after sunset. The thin crescent and earthshine make a beautiful photo above a silhouetted horizon. With a crescent this slim, the sky is still dark enough later in the night for faint stars.
The next major phase is the First Quarter on January 25 at 11:47 PM EST, 6 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 Monday, January 19, 2026?
- On Monday, January 19, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 1% illuminated and 0.9 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on January 19 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 8:01 AM and moonset at 5:52 PM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after January 19?
- The next full moon is the Snow Moon on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM EST.