Lunar Calendar June 2026
Moon phases, moon signs, and the best days of the month
The full moon was on June 29 (Strawberry Moon), and the new moon was on June 15. All times are UTC.
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Moon calendar June 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 🌖 |
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 June 2026
| Date and time (UTC) | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Apogee | farthest from Earth this orbit: 252,498 miles (406,356 km) | |
| 🌗 Last quarter | in Pisces · half of the disk lit | |
| Perigee | closest to Earth this orbit: 221,945 miles (357,186 km) | |
| 🌑 New moon | in Gemini · a new lunar cycle begins | |
| 🌓 First quarter | in Libra · half of the disk lit | |
| Apogee | farthest from Earth this orbit: 252,436 miles (406,256 km) | |
| 🌕 Full moon | Strawberry Moon in Capricorn · micromoon |
Best days in June 2026 by lunar tradition
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Above-ground crops
Jun 16, Jun 17, Jun 18, Jun 19, Jun 22, Jun 23, Jun 24, Jun 25, Jun 26, Jun 27, Jun 28
- Root crops
- Transplanting and pruning
- 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.
June 2026 day by day
| Date | Phase | Moon sign | Garden | Hair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Jun 1 | 🌖 99% | Sagittarius | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
| Tue Jun 2 | 🌖 96% | Capricorn from 1:19 AM | Root day from 1:19 AM ideal for sowing | Strong, resilient hair |
| Wed Jun 3 | 🌖 91% | Capricorn | Root day ideal for sowing | Strong, resilient hair |
| Thu Jun 4 | 🌖 85% | Capricorn until 1:45 PM | Root day until 1:45 PM ideal for sowing | Strong, resilient hair |
| Fri Jun 5 | 🌖 78% | Aquarius | Flower day | The cut lasts longer |
| Sat Jun 6 | 🌖 69% | Aquarius | Flower day | The cut lasts longer |
| Sun Jun 7 | 🌖 60% | Pisces from 12:42 AM | Leaf day from 12:42 AM | Skip the cut |
| Mon Jun 8 | 🌗 49% | Pisces | Leaf day | Skip the cut |
| Tue Jun 9 | 🌘 39% | Aries from 8:33 AM | Fruit day from 8:33 AM | The cut lasts longer |
| Wed Jun 10 | 🌘 28% | Aries | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
| Thu Jun 11 | 🌘 19% | Aries until 12:28 PM | Fruit day until 12:28 PM | The cut lasts longer |
| Fri Jun 12 | 🌘 10% | Taurus | Root day ideal for sowing | The cut lasts longer |
| Sat Jun 13 | 🌘 4% | Taurus until 1:05 PM | Root day until 1:05 PM ideal for sowing | The cut lasts longer |
| Sun Jun 14 | 🌘 1% | Gemini | Flower day perigee | The cut lasts longer |
| Mon Jun 15 | 🌑 0% | Gemini until 12:14 PM | Flower day until 12:14 PM | Rest day |
| Tue Jun 16 | 🌒 3% | Cancer | Leaf day ideal for sowing | Skip the cut |
| Wed Jun 17 | 🌒 8% | Cancer until 12:05 PM | Leaf day until 12:05 PM ideal for sowing | Skip the cut |
| Thu Jun 18 | 🌒 16% | Leo | Fruit day ideal for sowing | Thickness and volume |
| Fri Jun 19 | 🌒 25% | Leo until 2:36 PM | Fruit day until 2:36 PM ideal for sowing | Thickness and volume |
| Sat Jun 20 | 🌒 35% | Virgo | Root day | A precise cut |
| Sun Jun 21 | 🌓 46% | Virgo until 8:54 PM | Root day until 8:54 PM | A precise cut |
| Mon Jun 22 | 🌔 56% | Libra | Flower day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Tue Jun 23 | 🌔 66% | Libra | Flower day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Wed Jun 24 | 🌔 75% | Scorpio from 6:43 AM | Leaf day from 6:43 AM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Thu Jun 25 | 🌔 83% | Scorpio | Leaf day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Fri Jun 26 | 🌔 89% | Scorpio until 6:40 PM | Leaf day until 6:40 PM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Sat Jun 27 | 🌔 94% | Sagittarius | Fruit day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Sun Jun 28 | 🌔 98% | Sagittarius | Fruit day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Mon Jun 29 | 🌕 100% | Capricorn from 7:18 AM | Root day from 7:18 AM | Rest day |
| Tue Jun 30 | 🌖 100% | Capricorn | Root day ideal for sowing | Strong, resilient hair |
Keep exploring
- Full moon in June 2026
Exact time, name, sign, and distance
- New moon in June 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 June 2026?
The full moon in June 2026 was the Strawberry Moon on June 29, 2026, at 11:57 PM UTC, in Capricorn.
When is the new moon in June 2026?
The new moon in June 2026 was on June 15, 2026, at 2:54 AM UTC, in Gemini. A new lunar cycle begins at that moment.
What are the moon phases in June 2026?
The principal phases in June 2026 were the last quarter on June 8, the new moon on June 15, the first quarter on June 21, and the full moon on June 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 June 2026?
In lunar tradition, the best days for above-ground crops in June 2026 include June 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 23; for root crops, June 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, and 30. The new moon, the full moon, and the day of perigee are traditional rest days.
What are the best days to cut hair in June 2026?
Hair tradition favors the days when the Moon is in Leo or Virgo. In June 2026, they include June 18, 19, 20, and 21. The days of the new moon and the full moon are skipped, as are days with the Moon in Cancer or Pisces.