Wedding moon calendar – January 30, 2026

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

January 30, 2026

Cancer

Moon 30 January
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 91%

Date: January 30, 2026

Day of the week: Friday

Moon age: 12, 13 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 1:16 pm

Moonset:   ↓ 6:31 am

Moon Sign: Cancer ♋

Element: Water

Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous

Plant part: Leaf Days

12 lunar day – until 1:16 pm
13 lunar day – from 1:16 pm

Moon position on January 30, 2026

On January 30 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Cancer ♋, according to the calendar it is the 12 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 91%. Moonrise will occur at 1:16 pm and sunset at 6:31 am.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on January 30, 2026

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

The Moon in Cancer is one of the most auspicious periods for a marriage. Such a family will be very strong, inseparable and friendly for life.

The middle of the day falls on the 12 lunar day (+).

An auspicious day for both marriage and wedding. It is important that the decision is well thought out and balanced by both newlyweds.

Current phase – Waxing Gibbous (+).

This is a favourable time for marriages based on love rather than self-interest and calculation. If you have confidence in your partner, if your feelings have been tested by time and trials, then go ahead and marry.

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

Friday is under the patronage of Venus and is therefore the best time to enter into a marriage. The family will be strong and happy for many decades.

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