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when is the january full moon

The January full moon in 2026 occurs on Saturday, January 3, 2026, around 10:02–10:03 UTC.

Quick Scoop

  • The January full moon of 2026 is on 3 January at about 10:02–10:03 UTC (morning in Europe, night/early morning in the Americas depending on your time zone).
  • It is traditionally called the Wolf Moon and is also classed as a supermoon because the Moon is near perigee, so it looks slightly bigger and brighter than average.

Time zone hints

  • 10:02–10:03 UTC corresponds to about 5:02–5:03 a.m. Eastern Time and 2:02–2:03 a.m. Pacific Time in North America.
  • The Moon will look full for a couple of nights around January 3, even though the exact moment of fullness is that specific minute.

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