Lunar Calendar July 2026
Moon phases, moon signs, and the best days of the month
The full moon was on July 29 (Buck Moon), and the new moon was on July 14. All times are UTC.
- 31 days
Moon calendar July 2026
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 🌖 | 2 🌖 | 3 🌖 | 4 🌖 | |||
| 5 🌖 | 6 🌖 | 7 🌗 | 8 🌘 | 9 🌘 | 10 🌘 | 11 🌘 |
| 12 🌘 | 13 🌘 | 14 🌑 | 15 🌒 | 16 🌒 | 17 🌒 | 18 🌒 |
| 19 🌒 | 20 🌒 | 21 🌓 | 22 🌔 | 23 🌔 | 24 🌔 | 25 🌔 |
| 26 🌔 | 27 🌔 | 28 🌔 | 29 🌕 | 30 🌖 | 31 🌖 |
Each day links to its lunar calendar page with the phase, moon sign, and the day’s traditions; the glyph is the Moon’s sign at noon UTC.
Key dates in July 2026
| Date and time (UTC) | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 🌗 Last quarter | in Aries · half of the disk lit | |
| Perigee | closest to Earth this orbit: 223,136 miles (359,102 km) | |
| 🌑 New moon | in Cancer · a new lunar cycle begins | |
| 🌓 First quarter | in Libra · half of the disk lit | |
| Apogee | farthest from Earth this orbit: 251,990 miles (405,538 km) | |
| 🌕 Full moon | Buck Moon in Aquarius |
Best days in July 2026 by lunar tradition
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Above-ground crops
Jul 15, Jul 16, Jul 19, Jul 20, Jul 21, Jul 22, Jul 23, Jul 24, Jul 25, Jul 26
- Root crops
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Transplanting and pruning
Jul 2, Jul 3, Jul 4, Jul 5, Jul 6, Jul 11, Jul 12, Jul 30, Jul 31
- Harvesting for storage
- Haircut (Leo and Virgo days)
Traditionally, above-ground crops go in under a waxing Moon on leaf, flower, and fruit days, and root crops under a waning Moon on root days. The rules are on the planting calendar and the hair calendar.
July 2026 day by day
| Date | Phase | Moon sign | Garden | Hair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 1 | 🌖 98% | Capricorn until 7:32 PM | Root day until 7:32 PM ideal for sowing | Strong, resilient hair |
| Thu Jul 2 | 🌖 94% | Aquarius | Flower day | The cut lasts longer |
| Fri Jul 3 | 🌖 89% | Aquarius | Flower day | The cut lasts longer |
| Sat Jul 4 | 🌖 82% | Pisces from 6:30 AM | Leaf day from 6:30 AM | Skip the cut |
| Sun Jul 5 | 🌖 74% | Pisces | Leaf day | Skip the cut |
| Mon Jul 6 | 🌖 64% | Pisces until 3:06 PM | Leaf day until 3:06 PM | Skip the cut |
| Tue Jul 7 | 🌗 54% | Aries | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
| Wed Jul 8 | 🌘 43% | Aries until 8:30 PM | Fruit day until 8:30 PM | The cut lasts longer |
| Thu Jul 9 | 🌘 32% | Taurus | Root day ideal for sowing | The cut lasts longer |
| Fri Jul 10 | 🌘 21% | Taurus until 10:41 PM | Root day until 10:41 PM ideal for sowing | The cut lasts longer |
| Sat Jul 11 | 🌘 13% | Gemini | Flower day | The cut lasts longer |
| Sun Jul 12 | 🌘 6% | Gemini until 10:46 PM | Flower day until 10:46 PM | The cut lasts longer |
| Mon Jul 13 | 🌘 1% | Cancer | Leaf day perigee | Skip the cut |
| Tue Jul 14 | 🌑 0% | Cancer until 10:35 PM | Leaf day until 10:35 PM | Rest day |
| Wed Jul 15 | 🌒 2% | Leo | Fruit day ideal for sowing | Thickness and volume |
| Thu Jul 16 | 🌒 6% | Leo | Fruit day ideal for sowing | Thickness and volume |
| Fri Jul 17 | 🌒 13% | Virgo from 12:07 AM | Root day from 12:07 AM | A precise cut |
| Sat Jul 18 | 🌒 21% | Virgo | Root day | A precise cut |
| Sun Jul 19 | 🌒 31% | Libra from 4:56 AM | Flower day from 4:56 AM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Mon Jul 20 | 🌒 41% | Libra | Flower day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Tue Jul 21 | 🌓 51% | Libra until 1:34 PM | Flower day until 1:34 PM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Wed Jul 22 | 🌔 60% | Scorpio | Leaf day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Thu Jul 23 | 🌔 69% | Scorpio | Leaf day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Fri Jul 24 | 🌔 78% | Sagittarius from 1:06 AM | Fruit day from 1:06 AM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Sat Jul 25 | 🌔 85% | Sagittarius | Fruit day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Sun Jul 26 | 🌔 91% | Sagittarius until 1:44 PM | Fruit day until 1:44 PM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Mon Jul 27 | 🌔 96% | Capricorn | Root day | Strong, resilient hair |
| Tue Jul 28 | 🌔 99% | Capricorn | Root day | Strong, resilient hair |
| Wed Jul 29 | 🌕 100% | Aquarius from 1:46 AM | Flower day from 1:46 AM | Rest day |
| Thu Jul 30 | 🌖 99% | Aquarius | Flower day | The cut lasts longer |
| Fri Jul 31 | 🌖 97% | Aquarius until 12:13 PM | Flower day until 12:13 PM | The cut lasts longer |
Keep exploring
- Full moon in July 2026
Exact time, name, sign, and distance
- New moon in July 2026
When the new lunar cycle begins
- Lunar calendar 2026
All full moons, new moons, and eclipses of 2026
- Moon phases
The eight phases of the Moon in order
- Moon sign today
Which sign the Moon is in right now
Frequently asked questions
What day is the full moon in July 2026?
The full moon in July 2026 was the Buck Moon on July 29, 2026, at 2:36 PM UTC, in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in July 2026?
The new moon in July 2026 was on July 14, 2026, at 9:44 AM UTC, in Cancer. A new lunar cycle begins at that moment.
What are the moon phases in July 2026?
The principal phases in July 2026 were the last quarter on July 7, the new moon on July 14, the first quarter on July 21, and the full moon on July 29. Between them the Moon passes through the crescent and gibbous phases, listed for each day above.
What are the best days to plant in July 2026?
In lunar tradition, the best days for above-ground crops in July 2026 include July 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, and 22; for root crops, July 1, 9, and 10. The new moon, the full moon, and the day of perigee are traditional rest days.
What are the best days to cut hair in July 2026?
Hair tradition favors the days when the Moon is in Leo or Virgo. In July 2026, they include July 15, 16, 17, and 18. The days of the new moon and the full moon are skipped, as are days with the Moon in Cancer or Pisces.