Lunar Calendar

All moon phases calculated automatically for the current year with exact times.

2026

January

🌗Last Quarter
7 Wed
12:00 AM UTC
🌓First Quarter
23 Fri
06:30 PM UTC
🌕Full Moon
30 Fri
12:00 AM UTC

February

🌑New Moon
18 Wed
12:00 AM UTC

March

🌗Last Quarter
7 Sat
12:00 AM UTC
🌓First Quarter
22 Sun
06:30 PM UTC
🌕Full Moon
31 Tue
12:00 AM UTC

April

🌑New Moon
16 Thu
12:00 AM UTC
🌕Full Moon
30 Thu
12:00 AM UTC

May

🌗Last Quarter
5 Tue
12:00 AM UTC
🌓First Quarter
20 Wed
06:30 PM UTC

June

🌑New Moon
13 Sat
12:00 AM UTC
🌕Full Moon
27 Sat
12:00 AM UTC

July

🌗Last Quarter
3 Fri
12:00 AM UTC
🌓First Quarter
19 Sun
06:30 PM UTC

August

🌗Last Quarter
3 Mon
12:00 AM UTC
🌑New Moon
10 Mon
12:00 AM UTC
🌓First Quarter
18 Tue
06:30 PM UTC
🌕Full Moon
25 Tue
12:00 AM UTC

September

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October

🌗Last Quarter
1 Thu
12:00 AM UTC
🌑New Moon
8 Thu
12:00 AM UTC
🌓First Quarter
15 Thu
06:30 PM UTC
🌕Full Moon
23 Fri
12:00 AM UTC

November

🌗Last Quarter
29 Sun
12:00 AM UTC

December

🌑New Moon
7 Mon
12:00 AM UTC
🌓First Quarter
13 Sun
06:30 PM UTC
🌕Full Moon
21 Mon
12:00 AM UTC
🌑New Moon
🌓First Quarter
🌕Full Moon
🌗Last Quarter

Traditional Full Moon Names

Each month's full moon carries a traditional name rooted in ancient cultures.

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Wolf Moon

January 2026

Jan 30 — 12:00 AM

🌍 Native American

Named by Native Americans for the howling wolves of winter. In Celtic tradition, it's the Quiet Moon. Hindu cultures associate it with Paush Purnima, a time of spiritual reflection.

🌊 Effects

Winter full moons appear higher and brighter in the sky. Tidal ranges increase, and nocturnal animals become more active during cold clear nights.

🧘 Ritual

A time for setting intentions for the new year, meditation by moonlight, and journaling about personal goals.

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Worm Moon

March 2026

Mar 31 — 12:00 AM

🌍 Native American

Named after earthworms emerging as soil thaws. Also known as the Sap Moon (maple sap flows) and the Crow Moon (crows signal spring).

🌊 Effects

Spring equinox tides combine with the full moon for dramatic coastal changes. Birds begin migration, influenced by moonlit navigation.

🧘 Ritual

A time for spring cleaning, both physical and spiritual. Plant seeds of intention and embrace new beginnings.

🌕

Pink Moon

April 2026

Apr 30 — 12:00 AM

🌍 Native American

Named for pink wildflowers (phlox) blooming in spring. In Japan, it coincides with hanami (cherry blossom viewing) celebrations.

🌊 Effects

Warming waters respond to spring tides. Coral spawning events worldwide are synchronized with this full moon.

🧘 Ritual

Celebrate growth and beauty. Create art by moonlight, spend time in nature, and practice gratitude.

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Strawberry Moon

June 2026

Jun 27 — 12:00 AM

🌍 Native American

Named for strawberry harvest season. In Europe, it's the Rose Moon or Mead Moon. Hindu Vat Purnima celebrates marital devotion.

🌊 Effects

Summer solstice proximity creates unique low-hanging amber moons. Turtles use moonlight for beach nesting navigation.

🧘 Ritual

Celebrate love and relationships. Make strawberry mead, gather with loved ones, and honor summer's arrival.

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Sturgeon Moon

August 2026

Aug 25 — 12:00 AM

🌍 Native American

Named for Great Lakes sturgeon fishing season. Also the Green Corn Moon. In Sri Lanka, Nikini Poya commemorates the first Buddhist council.

🌊 Effects

Late summer full moons create spectacular reflections on calm waters. Fish feeding patterns peak at night.

🧘 Ritual

Celebrate harvest abundance. Prepare seasonal foods, give thanks, and share your bounty with others.

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Hunter's Moon

October 2026

Oct 23 — 12:00 AM

🌍 Native American

Named because hunters tracked prey by autumn moonlight. In Chinese culture, this full moon period includes the Double Ninth Festival.

🌊 Effects

Crisp autumn air provides exceptional clarity for moongazing. Migratory birds use the full moon for nocturnal navigation.

🧘 Ritual

Plan for the winter ahead. Focus on determination, strategy, and gathering resources — physical and spiritual.

🌕

Cold Moon

December 2026

Dec 21 — 12:00 AM

🌍 Native American

Named for cold December nights. Also the Long Night Moon (longest nights of the year). In Buddhism, Bodhi Day (enlightenment) often falls near this moon.

🌊 Effects

Highest position in the sky of any full moon. Winter ice reflects moonlight, creating shimmering landscapes.

🧘 Ritual

Time for deep reflection, letting go of the past year, and meditating on inner light during the longest nights.

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Test your knowledge about the moon and its phases!

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Moon Searches 2026: Dates, Times and Eclipse Queries

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Download the 2026 full moon calendar as a PDF to print or view offline.