Business moon calendar – January 17, 2026

Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)

January 17, 2026

Capricorn

Moon 17 January
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 2%

Date: January 17, 2026

Day of the week: Saturday

Moon age: 28, 29 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 7:41 am

Moonset:   ↓ 2:33 pm

Moon Sign: Capricorn ♑

Element: Earth

Moon phase: Waning Crescent

Plant part: Root Days

28 lunar day – until 7:41 am
29 lunar day – from 7:41 am

Moon position on January 17, 2026

On January 17 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Capricorn ♑, according to the calendar it is the 29 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 2%. Moonrise will occur at 7:41 am and sunset at 2:33 pm.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on January 17, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Capricorn ♑ (±).

You may find it difficult to move forward with your plans. It is important not to lose concentration, to remain calm and to move systematically towards your goal. Try to avoid excessive contact with your superiors. This is a good time for building and property transactions.

The middle of the day falls on the 29 lunar day ().

Put off new affairs and plans until a more suitable time. Do not believe predictions, promises and rumours, beware of deception. Concentrate on your inner world.

Current phase – Waning Crescent ().

The Moon is waning and at the same time a person's inner activity is gradually decreasing. Try not to start new projects, concentrate on the systematic solution of previously set tasks.

Influence of the day of the week – Saturday (+).

It is a good time for all household chores - cleaning, washing, cooking, ironing, minor repairs and much more. Saturday is also a good time to complete any previously started or planned tasks.

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