Moon Calendar 2026: all phases month by month
Here is the complete 2026 moon calendar with the four main phases —new moon, first quarter, full moon and last quarter— of each month, plus the supermoons, eclipses and how to make the most of each phase.
Just want the current phase? Check what phase the Moon is in today.
✦ What is a moon calendar and what is it for?
The moon calendar organizes the year by the phases of the Moon instead of the weeks of the solar calendar. The Moon completes a cycle —from new moon to new moon— every 29.5 days, passing through eight phases visible to the naked eye.
For centuries this calendar has guided agriculture, fishing, rituals and even hair care. It is still used today to decide the best time to plant, prune, cut hair or simply to know when the next full moon will rise.
✦ Complete 2026 moon calendar
Dates of the four main phases month by month. The highlighted full moons show their traditional name and whether they are a supermoon, blue moon or coincide with an eclipse.
| Month | 🌑 New | 🌓 First qtr | 🌕 Full | 🌗 Last qtr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 | 26 | 3 Supermoon | 10 |
| February | 17 | 24 | 1 | 9 |
| March | 19 | 25 | 3 Total eclipse | 11 |
| April | 17 | 24 | 2 | 10 |
| May | 16 | 23 | 1 · 31 Blue moon | 9 |
| June | 15 | 21 | 29 | 8 |
| July | 14 | 21 | 29 | 7 |
| August | 12 | 20 | 28 Partial eclipse | 6 |
| September | 11 | 18 | 26 | 4 |
| October | 10 | 18 | 26 | 3 |
| November | 9 | 17 | 24 Supermoon | 1 |
| December | 9 | 17 | 24 Supermoon | 30 |
📌 Exact times vary by time zone. These dates use standard/UTC time as a reference; near midnight some phases may fall on the previous day locally. Always check your local time.
✦ The 13 full moons of 2026 and their names
First half
🐺 Jan 3 — Wolf Moon (supermoon)
❄️ Feb 1 — Snow Moon
🪱 Mar 3 — Worm Moon (total eclipse)
🌸 Apr 2 — Pink Moon
🌼 May 1 — Flower Moon
🔵 May 31 — Blue Moon
Second half
🍓 Jun 29 — Strawberry Moon
🦌 Jul 29 — Buck Moon
🐟 Aug 28 — Sturgeon Moon (partial eclipse)
🌾 Sep 26 — Harvest Moon
🏹 Oct 26 — Hunter's Moon
🦫 Nov 24 — Beaver Moon (supermoon)
❄️ Dec 24 — Cold Moon (supermoon)
See the full guide to the 2026 full moons →
✦ Supermoons and eclipses of 2026
2026 brings 3 supermoons —when the full moon coincides with the closest point of its orbit and looks bigger and brighter— and 2 lunar eclipses.
Supermoons
January 3, November 24 and December 24. The two at year's end, with clean winter skies, are the best to photograph.
Lunar eclipses
On March 3 there is a total eclipse visible from the Americas: the Moon turns coppery red (the "blood moon") for about an hour. On August 28, a partial eclipse covers about 96% of the lunar disk.
✦ How to use the moon calendar
🌱 Garden
In the waxing phase and full moon the sap rises: ideal for sowing leafy crops and fruits. In the waning phase and new moon, better for roots, pruning and transplanting.
💇 Haircut
Tradition says cutting in the first quarter helps hair grow faster and stronger; in the waning phase, slower but with more body.
🎣 Fishing
New and full moon days often bring stronger tides and more fish activity.
🔭 Observation
To see craters, the best phase is NOT the full moon (too bright) but the quarters, when shadows reveal the relief.
✦ Frequently asked questions
When is the next full moon in 2026?
Check the month row in the table above, or use the moon phase today tool, which shows the next full moon in real time.
How many supermoons are there in 2026?
Three: January 3, November 24 and December 24.
When are the lunar eclipses of 2026?
A total one on March 3 and a partial one on August 28, both at full moon.
What is a blue moon?
The second full moon within the same month. In 2026 it happens on May 31.