Business moon calendar – January 4, 2026

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

January 4, 2026

Cancer

Moon 4 January
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 99%

Date: January 4, 2026

Day of the week: Sunday

Moon age: 16, 17 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 5:15 pm

Moonset:   ↓ 9:21 am

Moon Sign: Cancer ♋ and Leo ♌ (from 1:43 pm)

Element: Water | Fire

Moon phase: Waning Gibbous

Plant part: Leaf Days | Fruit Days

16 lunar day – until 5:15 pm
17 lunar day – from 5:15 pm

Moon position on January 4, 2026

On January 4 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Cancer ♋, according to the calendar it is the 16 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 99%. Moonrise will occur at 5:15 pm and sunset at 9:21 am.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on January 4, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Cancer ♋ ().

Uncontrollable emotions may come over you on this day, so try to concentrate on solving everyday problems rather than taking on any responsibility that requires increased attention.

The middle of the day falls on the 16 lunar day (+).

Do not give in to provocation, value your calmness and emotional balance. Be forgiving and generous with the mistakes and failures of those around you. Internal organisation will allow you to achieve all your goals on this day. The experience gained will be a good basis for future achievements and successes.

Current phase – Waning Gibbous ().

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 – Sunday ().

Make changes to your business and plans with caution. Follow the rule: measure seven times, cut once.

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