The Moon on this date is Waxing Gibbous, with about 96% of its disk illuminated.
Moonrise and moonset are for Seoul. Moonset is when the Moon that rose this day sets, so it can fall on the next day.
Look for distant Jupiter beside the Moon.
Viewing candidate 1/31, 23:00 · S · altitude about 75° · Seoul estimate · Korea Standard Time (KST)
The Moon and Jupiter appear close together in our sky; they are not physically close.
Closest approach 1/31, 12:39 KST · 3.8° geocentric separation
Seoul estimate · Korea Standard Time (KST)
Viewing candidate 1/31, 23:00 · S · altitude about 75°
Clouds and light pollution affect actual visibility.
On January 31, 2026, the Moon was a waxing gibbous, 12.3 days old and 96% illuminated, in the constellation Gemini about 366,741 km (227,882 mi) from Earth. The next Full Moon followed on February 1, 2026.
| Date | Moon | Lit | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28 Wed | Waxing Gibbous | 72% | 9.3d |
| 1/29 Thu | Waxing Gibbous | 81% | 10.3d |
| 1/30 Fri | Waxing Gibbous | 90% | 11.3d |
| 1/31 Sat | Waxing Gibbous | 96% | 12.3d |
| 2/1 Sun | Waxing Gibbous | 99% | 13.3d |
| 2/2 Mon | Full Moon | 100% | 14.3d |
| 2/3 Tue | Waning Gibbous | 98% | 15.3d |
Values are calculated with Astronomy Engine at 12:00 Korea Standard Time (03:00 UTC) on each date; New and Full Moon dates are in UTC. Moon age counts days since the New Moon; distance is centre to centre.
