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MoonCalendar

Moon calendar 2026

calculated from the Swiss Ephemeris
Emily HartBy Emily Hart, professional astrologer

Here is the year's moon calendar: every full moon and new moon with its sign, then the current month in detail, day by day. The data is calculated, not copied — the same astronomical base professional software runs on.

Moon calendar — golden lunar phases across a violet night sky

Full moons and new moons of 2026

DateEventSignDetails
January 3, 2026Full moonCancerJanuary full moon →
January 19, 2026New moonAquarius
February 2, 2026Full moonLeoFebruary full moon →
February 17, 2026New moonAquarius
March 3, 2026Full moonVirgoMarch full moon →
March 19, 2026New moonAries
April 2, 2026Full moonLibraApril full moon →
April 17, 2026New moonAries
May 2, 2026Full moonScorpioMay full moon →
May 17, 2026New moonGemini
May 31, 2026Full moonSagittariusMay full moon →
June 15, 2026New moonGemini
June 30, 2026Full moonCapricornJune full moon →
July 14, 2026New moonCancer
July 29, 2026Full moonAquariusJuly full moon →
August 12, 2026New moonLeo
August 28, 2026Full moonPiscesAugust full moon →
September 11, 2026New moonVirgo
September 26, 2026Full moonPiscesSeptember full moon →
October 10, 2026New moonLibra
October 26, 2026Full moonTaurusOctober full moon →
November 9, 2026New moonScorpio
November 24, 2026Full moonTaurusNovember full moon →
December 9, 2026New moonSagittarius
December 24, 2026Full moonCancerDecember full moon →
January 8, 2027New moonCapricorn
January 22, 2027Full moonLeoJanuary full moon →
February 7, 2027New moonAquarius
February 21, 2027Full moonVirgoFebruary full moon →

October 2026, day by day

DayMoonPhaseSign
1Waning gibbous · 74%Gemini
2Last quarter · 63%Gemini
3Last quarter · 52%Cancer
4Last quarter · 41%Cancer
5Waning crescent · 30%Leo
6Waning crescent · 20%Leo
7Waning crescent · 12%Virgo
8Waning crescent · 6%Virgo
9New moon · 2%Libra
10New moon · 0%Libra
11New moon · 1%Libra
12New moon · 3%Scorpio
13Waxing crescent · 7%Scorpio
14Waxing crescent · 13%Sagittarius
15Waxing crescent · 21%Sagittarius
16Waxing crescent · 29%Sagittarius
17First quarter · 38%Capricorn
18First quarter · 47%Capricorn
19First quarter · 57%Aquarius
20First quarter · 66%Aquarius
21Waxing gibbous · 75%Aquarius
22Waxing gibbous · 83%Pisces
23Waxing gibbous · 90%Pisces
24Waxing gibbous · 96%Aries
25Full moon · 99%Aries
26Full moon · 100%Taurus
27Full moon · 98%Taurus
28todayWaning gibbous · 93%Gemini
29Waning gibbous · 86%Gemini
30Waning gibbous · 77%Cancer
31Last quarter · 67%Cancer

The full moon names, month by month

Every full moon of the year carries a traditional name inherited from the almanacs and the peoples who lived by the seasons — from January's Wolf Moon to December's Cold Moon. Each name has its story and its tone; click through for the exact date and the full meaning:

How to use this calendar

Lunar logic fits in three rules. During the waxing moon — new moon to full moon — launch what should grow: projects, plantings, haircuts for fast regrowth. During the waning moon, finish and lighten: close files, sort, prune the garden, cut hair you want to hold its shape. The full moon and new moon daysthemselves are pauses: emotions run high on one, energy runs low on the other — observe, don't force.

The sign the Moon crosses adds the day's flavor: Moon in Taurus for practical matters, in Gemini for meetings and calls, in Pisces for creative work and rest. It's an observational rhythm handed down by tradition — we display it with real astronomical data, and the use stays entirely up to you.

Frequently asked questions

Is this calendar accurate?+
Yes: every row is calculated from the Swiss Ephemeris — the Moon's real position, not a table recycled year to year. Phase dates are given for midday; on boundary days the exact phase can shift by one day depending on the hour.
How do I use a moon calendar?+
The traditional logic is simple: launch what should grow during the waxing moon, finish and lighten during the waning moon, and avoid deciding the big things on the full moon itself, when emotions peak. It's an observational rhythm, not a law — but it helps you plan deliberately.
Where do I find the full moon for a specific month?+
Every full moon of the year is listed above with its sign, and each month has its own page with the details — follow the links in the table.

See also

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