Gardening by the moon
- •Waxing moon - sow, plant, transplant
- •Full moon - harvest and gather
- •Waning moon - prune, weed, soil work
- •New moon - rest and plan
Lunar calendar
Moon Phases 2026
All 2026 new moons, first quarters, full moons and last quarters - with exact UTC and Central European Time. Calculated with the standard algorithm from Jean Meeus, Astronomical Algorithms (accuracy ±1-2 minutes) and cross-checked against the 2026 solar and lunar eclipses.
Times valid worldwide (UTC), plus CET/CEST for the DACH region
Generated 2026-08-21 with Meeus ch.49
The eight moon phases
The lunar cycle - a synodic month of 29.53 days - runs through eight primary phases.
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New Moon
The moon is between Earth and the Sun; the lit side faces away from us. Traditional time for rest and planning.
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Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver grows on the right. Growth energy is traditionally considered to be rising.
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First Quarter
Half of the disc is lit. A traditional turning point in the cycle toward growth.
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Waxing Gibbous
More than half lit, still growing. Good time for planting and transplanting in traditional practice.
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Full Moon
The whole disc is lit. Traditionally favored for harvesting and gathering.
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Waning Gibbous
Light begins to recede from the right. Traditionally a settling, pruning time.
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Last Quarter
Half lit again, waning side. Traditional end-of-growth turning point.
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Waning Crescent
A thin sliver remains on the left. Time for pruning, weeding and soil work.
2026 moon phase calendar
Times are the exact instants of each phase. CET = Central European Time (winter), CEST = Central European Summer Time (UTC+2, end of March to end of October).
January 2026
| Phase | Date | UTC | CET/CEST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Moon | January 3 | 10:04 UTC | 11:04 CET |
| Last Quarter | January 10 | 15:54 UTC | 16:54 CET |
| New Moon | January 18 | 19:54 UTC | 20:54 CET |
| First Quarter | January 26 | 04:45 UTC | 05:45 CET |
February 2026
| Phase | Date | UTC | CET/CEST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Moon | February 1 | 22:09 UTC | 23:09 CET |
| Last Quarter | February 9 | 12:48 UTC | 13:48 CET |
| New Moon | February 17 | 12:03 UTC | 13:03 CET |
| First Quarter | February 24 | 12:26 UTC | 13:26 CET |
March 2026
| Phase | Date | UTC | CET/CEST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Moon | March 3 | 11:38 UTC | 12:38 CET |
| Last Quarter | March 11 | 09:45 UTC | 10:45 CET |
| New Moon | March 19 | 01:26 UTC | 02:26 CET |
| First Quarter | March 25 | 19:15 UTC | 20:15 CET |
April 2026
| Phase | Date | UTC | CET/CEST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Moon | April 2 | 02:12 UTC | 04:12 CEST |
| Last Quarter | April 10 | 04:59 UTC | 06:59 CEST |
| New Moon | April 17 | 11:54 UTC | 13:54 CEST |
| First Quarter | April 24 | 02:29 UTC | 04:29 CEST |
May 2026
| Phase | Date | UTC | CET/CEST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Moon | May 1 | 17:24 UTC | 19:24 CEST |
| Last Quarter | May 9 | 21:18 UTC | 23:18 CEST |
| New Moon | May 16 | 20:03 UTC | 22:03 CEST |
| First Quarter | May 23 | 11:08 UTC | 13:08 CEST |
| Full Moon | May 31 | 08:47 UTC | 10:47 CEST |
June 2026
| Phase | Date | UTC | CET/CEST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | June 8 | 10:07 UTC | 12:07 CEST |
| New Moon | June 15 | 02:56 UTC | 04:56 CEST |
| First Quarter | June 21 | 21:53 UTC | 23:53 CEST |
| Full Moon | June 29 | 23:59 UTC | 01:59 CEST |
July 2026
| Phase | Date | UTC | CET/CEST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | July 7 | 19:35 UTC | 21:35 CEST |
| New Moon | July 14 | 09:45 UTC | 11:45 CEST |
| First Quarter | July 21 | 11:03 UTC | 13:03 CEST |
| Full Moon | July 29 | 14:39 UTC | 16:39 CEST |
August 2026
| Phase | Date | UTC | CET/CEST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | August 6 | 02:28 UTC | 04:28 CEST |
| New Moon | August 12 | 17:38 UTC | 19:38 CEST |
| First Quarter | August 20 | 02:43 UTC | 04:43 CEST |
| Full Moon | August 28 | 04:22 UTC | 06:22 CEST |
September 2026
| Phase | Date | UTC | CET/CEST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | September 4 | 07:58 UTC | 09:58 CEST |
| New Moon | September 11 | 03:28 UTC | 05:28 CEST |
| First Quarter | September 18 | 20:40 UTC | 22:40 CEST |
| Full Moon | September 26 | 16:53 UTC | 18:53 CEST |
October 2026
| Phase | Date | UTC | CET/CEST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | October 3 | 13:31 UTC | 15:31 CEST |
| New Moon | October 10 | 15:51 UTC | 17:51 CEST |
| First Quarter | October 18 | 16:10 UTC | 18:10 CEST |
| Full Moon | October 26 | 04:15 UTC | 05:15 CET |
November 2026
| Phase | Date | UTC | CET/CEST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | November 1 | 20:34 UTC | 21:34 CET |
| New Moon | November 9 | 07:03 UTC | 08:03 CET |
| First Quarter | November 17 | 11:46 UTC | 12:46 CET |
| Full Moon | November 24 | 14:56 UTC | 15:56 CET |
December 2026
| Phase | Date | UTC | CET/CEST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | December 1 | 06:14 UTC | 07:14 CET |
| New Moon | December 9 | 00:54 UTC | 01:54 CET |
| First Quarter | December 17 | 05:41 UTC | 06:41 CET |
| Full Moon | December 24 | 01:30 UTC | 02:30 CET |
| Last Quarter | December 30 | 19:05 UTC | 20:05 CET |
Special lunar events in 2026
Four eclipses occur in 2026, all connected to moon phases:
- •Feb 17 - Annular solar eclipse (new moon)
- •Mar 3 - Total lunar eclipse (full moon)
- •Aug 12 - Total solar eclipse (new moon)
- •Aug 28 - Partial lunar eclipse (full moon)
Eclipse dates verified against NASA's eclipse catalog (five millennium canon).
Haircut & beauty
- •Waxing moon - cuts encourage growth
- •Waning moon - cuts keep shape longer
- •Full / new moon - traditional rest days
Sleep & mood
- •Track sleep notes around full and new moon
- •Log one-tap mood entries per phase
- •Review patterns locally - data stays on device
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