Moon phase today: Exact waxing crescent for Jan. 21 — plus what it means for tonight
NEW YORK, January 21, 2026, 12:23 EST Today’s moon is a waxing crescent, with about 9% of its surface lit over New York near midday, according to timeanddate.com. The last new moon happened on Jan. 18 at 2:51 p.m. local time, and