Wedding moon calendar – January 4, 2026

Royal Observatory, Greenwich (51°28′40″N 00°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: ↑ 17:15

Moonset:   ↓ 09:21

Moon Sign: Cancer ♋ and Leo ♌ (from 13:43)

Element: Water | Fire (from 13:43)

Moon phase: Waning Gibbous

Plant part: Leaf Days | Fruit Days (from 13:43)

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

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 17:15 and sunset at 09:21.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on January 4, 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 16 lunar day ().

It is not advisable to marry on this day, as many difficulties and trials await the newlyweds. However, it is a good day to propose marriage.

Current phase – Waning Gibbous ().

This is not a good time for lavish wedding celebrations. On this day, it is advisable to marry only those couples who are prepared to spend a minimum of money and have a modest registration at the registry office.

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

A great day for a wedding ceremony. Sunday is under the guidance of the sun, which means that in such a family there will be warmth of heart, care for each other and mutual understanding.

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