Notable people born on January 3

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People born on this day

J. R. R. TolkienEnglish writer and philologist (1892–1973)Born in 1892 · View source ↗1892

Michael SchumacherGerman racing driver (born 1969)Born in 1969 · View source ↗1969

Greta ThunbergSwedish climate protection activist (born 2003)Born in 2003 · View source ↗2003

Pola NegriPolish actress (1897-1987)Born in 1897 · View source ↗1897

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on January 3, 2026

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

Illuminated fraction100 %

Distance to the Moon362,500 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

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

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

Catholic calendarSt. AnterusA 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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