Principal phases in January 2028
| Phase | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| First quarter | ||
| Full moon | ||
| Last quarter | ||
| New moon |
In January 2028: first quarter on January 5, full moon on January 12, last quarter on January 18, and new moon on January 26. The dates and times follow Universal Time until your browser converts them to your own time zone, so a phase that falls near midnight can land on the day before or after where you live.
The full moon of January is traditionally called the Wolf Moon. That night the Moon is 360,257 km from Earth, close enough to be called a supermoon.
For stars, meteors and the Milky Way, the darkest nights run from January 23 to January 29, around the new moon, when the Moon stays out of the evening sky.
The full moon of January 12 brings a partial lunar eclipse. See the eclipse.
The new moon of January 26 brings an annular solar eclipse. See the eclipse.