Moon Phase on Saturday, January 24, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 34%
- Moon age
- 5.9 days
- Moonrise
- 10:00 AM
- Moonset
- 11:35 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.
On Saturday, January 24, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, 34% illuminated and 5.9 days old. "Waxing" means the lit part is growing each night. From the Northern Hemisphere, the sunlit sliver is on the right side of the Moon.
The Moon is a waxing crescent moon on Saturday, January 24, 2026, with 34% 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 10:00 AM and sets at 11:35 PM.
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, tomorrow.
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 Saturday, January 24, 2026?
- On Saturday, January 24, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 34% illuminated and 5.9 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on January 24 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 10:00 AM and moonset at 11:35 PM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after January 24?
- The next full moon is the Snow Moon on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM EST.