Monday, 26 October 2026
Moon Calendar 2026: Moon Phases and the Moon Today
The moon calendar shows the phases of the Moon by day: the full moon is on 26 October 2026 at 06:12 Bulgarian time, in Taurus. The last quarter is on 1 November at 22:28, and the new moon on 9 November at 09:02. On 26 October at 18:28 the Moon is 100 % lit.
The Moon Today
- Phase
- Full Moon16 days after the new moon on 10 October
- Sign
- Taurus10°09′In Gemini from 28 October, 03:02
- Full Moon
- 26 October, 06:12
- New Moon
- 9 November, 09:02
- In Sofia
- moonrise 17:15moonset 07:11
Every day
Moon Calendar by Days
Each day shows the Moon at noon, Bulgarian time, and the sign it is in then. The day of a new moon, a quarter or a full moon carries the exact hour.
| Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October: waning gibbous, the Moon in Gemini | 2 October: waning gibbous, the Moon in Gemini | 3 October: last quarter at 16:25, the Moon in Cancer | 4 October: waning crescent, the Moon in Cancer | |||
| 5 October: waning crescent, the Moon in Leo | 6 October: waning crescent, the Moon in Leo | 7 October: waning crescent, the Moon in Virgo | 8 October: waning crescent, the Moon in Virgo | 9 October: waning crescent, the Moon in Libra | 10 October: new moon at 18:50, the Moon in Libra | 11 October: waxing crescent, the Moon in Libra |
| 12 October: waxing crescent, the Moon in Scorpio | 13 October: waxing crescent, the Moon in Scorpio | 14 October: waxing crescent, the Moon in Sagittarius | 15 October: waxing crescent, the Moon in Sagittarius | 16 October: waxing crescent, the Moon in Sagittarius | 17 October: waxing crescent, the Moon in Capricorn | 18 October: first quarter at 19:13, the Moon in Capricorn |
| 19 October: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Aquarius | 20 October: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Aquarius | 21 October: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Aquarius | 22 October: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Pisces | 23 October: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Pisces | 24 October: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Aries | 25 October: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Aries |
| 26 October, today: full moon at 06:12, the Moon in Taurus | 27 October: waning gibbous, the Moon in Taurus | 28 October: waning gibbous, the Moon in Gemini | 29 October: waning gibbous, the Moon in Gemini | 30 October: waning gibbous, the Moon in Cancer | 31 October: waning gibbous, the Moon in Cancer |
| Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November: last quarter at 22:28, the Moon in Leo | ||||||
| 2 November: waning crescent, the Moon in Leo | 3 November: waning crescent, the Moon in Virgo | 4 November: waning crescent, the Moon in Virgo | 5 November: waning crescent, the Moon in Virgo | 6 November: waning crescent, the Moon in Libra | 7 November: waning crescent, the Moon in Libra | 8 November: waning crescent, the Moon in Scorpio |
| 9 November: new moon at 09:02, the Moon in Scorpio | 10 November: waxing crescent, the Moon in Sagittarius | 11 November: waxing crescent, the Moon in Sagittarius | 12 November: waxing crescent, the Moon in Sagittarius | 13 November: waxing crescent, the Moon in Capricorn | 14 November: waxing crescent, the Moon in Capricorn | 15 November: waxing crescent, the Moon in Aquarius |
| 16 November: waxing crescent, the Moon in Aquarius | 17 November: first quarter at 13:48, the Moon in Aquarius | 18 November: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Pisces | 19 November: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Pisces | 20 November: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Aries | 21 November: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Aries | 22 November: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Aries |
| 23 November: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Taurus | 24 November: full moon at 16:53, the Moon in Taurus | 25 November: waning gibbous, the Moon in Gemini | 26 November: waning gibbous, the Moon in Gemini | 27 November: waning gibbous, the Moon in Cancer | 28 November: waning gibbous, the Moon in Cancer | 29 November: waning gibbous, the Moon in Leo |
| 30 November: waning gibbous, the Moon in Leo |
| Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 December: last quarter at 08:09, the Moon in Virgo | 2 December: waning crescent, the Moon in Virgo | 3 December: waning crescent, the Moon in Libra | 4 December: waning crescent, the Moon in Libra | 5 December: waning crescent, the Moon in Scorpio | 6 December: waning crescent, the Moon in Scorpio | |
| 7 December: waning crescent, the Moon in Scorpio | 8 December: new moon, the Moon in Sagittarius | 9 December: new moon at 02:52, the Moon in Sagittarius | 10 December: waxing crescent, the Moon in Capricorn | 11 December: waxing crescent, the Moon in Capricorn | 12 December: waxing crescent, the Moon in Capricorn | 13 December: waxing crescent, the Moon in Aquarius |
| 14 December: waxing crescent, the Moon in Aquarius | 15 December: waxing crescent, the Moon in Pisces | 16 December: waxing crescent, the Moon in Pisces | 17 December: first quarter at 07:43, the Moon in Pisces | 18 December: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Aries | 19 December: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Aries | 20 December: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Taurus |
| 21 December: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Taurus | 22 December: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Gemini | 23 December: waxing gibbous, the Moon in Gemini | 24 December: full moon at 03:28, the Moon in Cancer | 25 December: waning gibbous, the Moon in Cancer | 26 December: waning gibbous, the Moon in Leo | 27 December: waning gibbous, the Moon in Leo |
| 28 December: waning gibbous, the Moon in Virgo | 29 December: waning gibbous, the Moon in Virgo | 30 December: last quarter at 20:59, the Moon in Libra | 31 December: waning crescent, the Moon in Libra |
The framed day is today, 26 October.
The phases
Full Moons and New Moons October, November and December 2026
Each phase with its day, its time and the sign the Moon is in.
| Phase and sign | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarterin Cancer | Saturday | 16:25 |
| New Moonin Libra | Saturday | 18:50 |
| First Quarterin Capricorn | Sunday | 19:13 |
| Full Moonin Taurus | Monday | 06:12 |
| Phase and sign | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarterin Leo | Sunday | 22:28 |
| New Moonin Scorpio | Monday | 09:02 |
| First Quarterin Aquarius | Tuesday | 13:48 |
| Full Moonin Gemini | Tuesday | 16:53 |
| Phase and sign | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarterin Virgo | Tuesday | 08:09 |
| New Moonin Sagittarius | Wednesday | 02:52 |
| First Quarterin Pisces | Thursday | 07:43 |
| Full Moonin Cancer | Thursday | 03:28 |
| Last Quarterin Libra | Wednesday | 20:59 |
The times are Bulgarian time, summer or winter time by the date.
Moon Calendar 2027: the full moons, the new moons and the eclipses
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The cycle
The 8 Lunar Phases
A lunar phase shows what portion of the Moon we see illuminated by the Sun; the cycle from new moon to new moon lasts on average 29.53 days.
New Moon
The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun and turns its dark side to us. It cannot be seen.
Waxing Crescent
A thin crescent, lit on the right. It is seen in the evening in the west, shortly after sunset.
First Quarter
The right half is lit. The Moon rises around noon and sets around midnight.
Waxing Gibbous
More than half is lit, and the light grows every night. The Moon rises in the afternoon and sets after midnight.
- now
Full Moon
The Moon is opposite the Sun. It rises at sunset and sets at sunrise.
Waning Gibbous
The light shrinks from the right side. The Moon rises after sunset and sets in the morning.
Last Quarter
The left half is lit. The Moon rises around midnight and is seen in the morning.
Waning Crescent
A thin crescent, lit on the left. It is seen in the morning in the east, before sunrise.
The tradition
Eating and Haircuts by the Moon
The folk tradition times eating and haircuts to the phases of the Moon. This is a belief and not medical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a lunar phase?
A lunar phase shows what portion of the Moon we see illuminated by the Sun. The full lunar cycle lasts about 29.5 days and includes 8 main phases, each with its own significance in astrology.
When is the next full moon?
The full moon of October is on 26 October 2026 at 06:12 Bulgarian time, in Taurus.
What should I do during a new moon?
In the tradition, the new moon is the chance for a fresh start: the moment to set your intentions for the next lunar month, with meditation, a vision board or simply your goals written down.
What should I do during a full moon?
In the tradition, the full moon is a time for celebration and release: giving thanks for what you have achieved and letting go of what holds you back. A known ritual is to write on a piece of paper everything you are releasing and burn it (safely).
