Haircut moon calendar – January 16, 2026

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

January 16, 2026

Sagittarius

Moon 16 January
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 6%

Date: January 16, 2026

Day of the week: Friday

Moon age: 27, 28 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 06:56

Moonset:   ↓ 13:30

Moon Sign: Sagittarius ♐ and Capricorn ♑ (from 12:04)

Element: Fire | Earth (from 12:04)

Moon phase: Waning Crescent

Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days (from 12:04)

27 lunar day – until 06:56
28 lunar day – from 06:56

Moon position on January 16, 2026

On January 16 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Sagittarius ♐, according to the calendar it is the 28 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 6%. Moonrise will occur at 06:56 and sunset at 13:30.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on January 16, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Sagittarius ♐ (+).

It is not a good time to cut your hair and create long lasting styles. Hair will not listen well and will be difficult to style. Perms will not last long.

The middle of the day falls on the 28 lunar day (+).

A haircut on this day is associated with negative emotions. Simple, uncomplicated styling and colouring in natural tones is allowed.

Current phase – Waning Crescent (+).

A haircut on the waning moon will strengthen the roots but slow down the regrowth of new hair, so plan your image carefully.

Influence of the day of the week – Friday (±).

Avoid going to the hairdresser or beauty salon on Friday. Hair grows back slowly after a haircut.

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