Notable people born on January 5

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People born on this day

Umberto EcoItalian semiotician, essayist, philosopher, literary critic, and novelist (1932–2016)Born in 1932 · View source ↗1932

Hayao MiyazakiJapanese animator, filmmaker, and mangaka (born 1941)Born in 1941 · View source ↗1941

Bradley CooperAmerican actor and filmmaker (born 1975)Born in 1975 · View source ↗1975

Juan Carlos I of SpainKing of Spain from 1975 to 2014Born in 1938 · View source ↗1938

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on January 5, 2026

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

Illuminated fraction94 %

Distance to the Moon370,800 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. EdwardA 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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