Notable people born on January 27

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People born on this day

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartAustrian composer of the Classical period (1756–1791)Born in 1756 · View source ↗1756

Lewis CarrollBritish author and scholar (1832–1898)Born in 1832 · View source ↗1832

Rosamund PikeBritish actress (born 1979)Born in 1979 · View source ↗1979

Wilhelm IIas King of Prussia last German Emperor from 1888 to 1918 (1859–1941)Born in 1859 · View source ↗1859

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on January 27, 2026

Moon phaseFirst quarterCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction65 %

Distance to the Moon368,700 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearSnake · WoodBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacAquariusTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. VitalianA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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