Lunar Calendar 2026
Moon phases, full moons, new moons, and eclipses month by month
2026 has 13 full moons (three supermoons among them), 12 new moons, and four eclipses. All times are UTC.
- First full moon Jan 3
- Blue Moon in May 2026
- Today: waning crescent in Virgo
2026 at a glance
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13 full moons
First on Jan 3, last on Dec 24
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12 new moons
First on Jan 18, last on Dec 9
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3 supermoons
Jan 3, Nov 24, Dec 24
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4 eclipses
Annular solar eclipse Feb 17, total lunar eclipse Mar 3, total solar eclipse Aug 12, partial lunar eclipse Aug 28
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Blue Moon
Two full moons in May 2026
Full moons in 2026
| Month | Date and time (UTC) | Name | Sign | Miles | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Wolf Moon · supermoon | Cancer | 225,123 | 362,301 | |
| February 2026 | Snow Moon | Leo | 230,762 | 371,376 | |
| March 2026 | Worm Moon | Virgo | 237,738 | 382,603 | |
| April 2026 | Pink Moon | Libra | 244,562 | 393,585 | |
| May 2026 | Flower Moon | Scorpio | 249,785 | 401,990 | |
| May 2026 | Blue Moon | Sagittarius | 252,355 | 406,126 | |
| June 2026 | Strawberry Moon | Capricorn | 251,808 | 405,245 | |
| July 2026 | Buck Moon | Aquarius | 248,303 | 399,605 | |
| August 2026 | Sturgeon Moon | Pisces | 242,574 | 390,385 | |
| September 2026 | Harvest Moon | Aries | 235,763 | 379,423 | |
| October 2026 | Hunter’s Moon | Taurus | 229,198 | 368,859 | |
| November 2026 | Beaver Moon · supermoon | Gemini | 224,162 | 360,754 | |
| December 2026 | Cold Moon · supermoon | Cancer | 221,661 | 356,729 |
Distance is measured at the moment of full moon; a full moon within 90% of its closest approach to Earth in that orbit counts as a supermoon.
New moons in 2026
| Month | Date and time (UTC) | Sign |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Capricorn | |
| February 2026 | Aquarius | |
| March 2026 | Pisces | |
| April 2026 | Aries | |
| May 2026 | Taurus | |
| June 2026 | Gemini | |
| July 2026 | Cancer | |
| August 2026 | Leo | |
| September 2026 | Virgo | |
| October 2026 | Libra | |
| November 2026 | Scorpio | |
| December 2026 | Sagittarius |
Moon phases 2026 by month
| Month | 🌑 New moon | 🌓 First quarter | 🌕 Full moon | 🌗 Last quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 · 7:52 PM | 26 · 4:47 AM | 3 · 10:03 AM | 10 · 3:49 PM |
| February | 17 · 12:01 PM | 24 · 12:28 PM | 1 · 10:09 PM | 9 · 12:43 PM |
| March | 19 · 1:24 AM | 25 · 7:18 PM | 3 · 11:38 AM | 11 · 9:39 AM |
| April | 17 · 11:52 AM | 24 · 2:32 AM | 2 · 2:12 AM | 10 · 4:52 AM |
| May | 16 · 8:01 PM | 23 · 11:11 AM | 1 · 5:23 PM 31 · 8:45 AM |
9 · 9:11 PM |
| June | 15 · 2:54 AM | 21 · 9:55 PM | 29 · 11:57 PM | 8 · 10:00 AM |
| July | 14 · 9:44 AM | 21 · 11:06 AM | 29 · 2:36 PM | 7 · 7:29 PM |
| August | 12 · 5:37 PM | 20 · 2:46 AM | 28 · 4:19 AM | 6 · 2:21 AM |
| September | 11 · 3:27 AM | 18 · 8:44 PM | 26 · 4:49 PM | 4 · 7:51 AM |
| October | 10 · 3:50 PM | 18 · 4:13 PM | 26 · 4:12 AM | 3 · 1:25 PM |
| November | 9 · 7:02 AM | 17 · 11:48 AM | 24 · 2:54 PM | 1 · 8:28 PM |
| December | 9 · 12:52 AM | 17 · 5:43 AM | 24 · 1:28 AM | 1 · 6:09 AM 30 · 7:00 PM |
All times are UTC. Your local date can differ by one day around midnight—the daily pages show each date’s phase.
Eclipses in 2026
| Date | Event | Type | Maximum (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Solar eclipse | Annular | |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Lunar eclipse | Total | |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Solar eclipse | Total | |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Lunar eclipse | Partial |
Where each eclipse is visible depends on its path across Earth; penumbral lunar eclipses, which only dim the Moon slightly, are not listed. Times for 18 cities: solar eclipses 2026 · lunar eclipses 2026.
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Eclipses
Solar and lunar eclipses with visibility for 18 cities
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Frequently asked questions
What are the full moon dates for 2026?
There are 13 full moons in 2026: Jan 3 (Wolf Moon), Feb 1 (Snow Moon), Mar 3 (Worm Moon), Apr 2 (Pink Moon), May 1 (Flower Moon), May 31 (Blue Moon), Jun 29 (Strawberry Moon), Jul 29 (Buck Moon), Aug 28 (Sturgeon Moon), Sep 26 (Harvest Moon), Oct 26 (Hunter’s Moon), Nov 24 (Beaver Moon), and Dec 24 (Cold Moon).
Will there be a supermoon in 2026?
Yes. 2026 has three supermoons: January 3, 2026, at 225,123 miles (362,301 km); November 24, 2026, at 224,162 miles (360,754 km); and December 24, 2026, at 221,661 miles (356,729 km).
How many full moons are in 2026?
2026 has 13 full moons. The second full moon of May 2026 is a Blue Moon by the monthly definition. A year has 13 full moons roughly every two to three years, because the 29.5-day lunar cycle fits into a year about 12.4 times.
How many eclipses are there in 2026?
There are four eclipses in 2026: an annular solar eclipse on February 17, 2026; a total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026; a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026; and a partial lunar eclipse on August 28, 2026. Where each one is visible depends on the eclipse path.