The moon calendar for 2026 shows the moon phases day by day. Below you'll find, month by month, the dates of the new moon, first quarter, full moon and last quarter.
The Moon takes about 29.5 days to complete a cycle (the synodic month), from one new moon to the next. In that time it passes through the four main phases — new moon, first quarter, full moon and last quarter — and the intermediate waxing and waning phases.
The dates on this page are calculated with an astronomical algorithm (Meeus), which gives the exact moment of each phase in universal time (UTC); depending on your time zone, a phase may fall on the day before or after.
Frequently asked questions
How many full moons are there in 2026?
There are 13 full moons in 2026. Their dates are in the list above, month by month.
When is the next full moon?
Check the month-by-month list for the next full moon, or open the "Moon phase today" page to see what phase the moon is in right now.
Why does the moon's phase change every day?
Because we see a different part of the Moon lit depending on its position relative to the Sun and the Earth. That part grows until the full moon and then shrinks until the new moon.