2026 Moon Calendar: Full & New Moon Dates, UTC Times and Signs
All 2026 full and new moons with UTC and New York times, calculated zodiac positions, four eclipse dates, and clear explanations of date differences.
Quick answer
2026 has 12 new moons and 13 full moons. The tables below show every date in UTC and New York local time, with tropical zodiac positions calculated for the published phase minute. May has two full moons, on 1 and 31 May, making 31 May a monthly blue moon in both of those time zones.
The phase times come from the U.S. Naval Observatory's 2026 phase service. Zodiac positions were checked with Natal Echo's birth-chart calculation service on 25 October 2026. Phase instants and astrological interpretations are separate kinds of information.
Why another calendar may show a different date
UTC and local calendars can place the same event on different days. For example, the March new moon is 19 March at 01:23 UTC, which is 18 March at 21:23 in New York. The December full moon is 24 December at 01:28 UTC, or 23 December at 20:28 in New York.
New York alternates between EST and EDT; the local column uses the correct offset for each event. If you live elsewhere, convert the UTC instant to your own time zone. A difference in the printed date is not necessarily a disagreement about when the phase occurs.
2026 new moon dates and signs
| UTC date and time | New York date and time | Tropical position |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 19:52 UTC | Jan 18, 14:52 EST | 28°44′ Capricorn |
| Feb 17, 12:01 UTC | Feb 17, 07:01 EST | 28°50′ Aquarius |
| Mar 19, 01:23 UTC | Mar 18, 21:23 EDT | 28°27′ Pisces |
| Apr 17, 11:52 UTC | Apr 17, 07:52 EDT | 27°29′ Aries |
| May 16, 20:01 UTC | May 16, 16:01 EDT | 25°58′ Taurus |
| Jun 15, 02:54 UTC | Jun 14, 22:54 EDT | 24°03′ Gemini |
| Jul 14, 09:43 UTC | Jul 14, 05:43 EDT | 21°59′ Cancer |
| Aug 12, 17:37 UTC | Aug 12, 13:37 EDT | 20°02′ Leo |
| Sep 11, 03:27 UTC | Sep 10, 23:27 EDT | 18°26′ Virgo |
| Oct 10, 15:50 UTC | Oct 10, 11:50 EDT | 17°22′ Libra |
| Nov 09, 07:02 UTC | Nov 09, 02:02 EST | 16°53′ Scorpio |
| Dec 09, 00:52 UTC | Dec 08, 19:52 EST | 16°57′ Sagittarius |
In astrology, a new moon is often used as a symbolic beginning or a date for setting an intention. It does not establish that a project started then will succeed. The new moon meaning guide explains that interpretation; the ritual guide offers an optional practical exercise.
2026 full moon dates and signs
| UTC date and time | New York date and time | Tropical position |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 03, 10:03 UTC | Jan 03, 05:03 EST | 13°02′ Cancer |
| Feb 01, 22:09 UTC | Feb 01, 17:09 EST | 13°04′ Leo |
| Mar 03, 11:38 UTC | Mar 03, 06:38 EST | 12°54′ Virgo |
| Apr 02, 02:12 UTC | Apr 01, 22:12 EDT | 12°21′ Libra |
| May 01, 17:23 UTC | May 01, 13:23 EDT | 11°21′ Scorpio |
| May 31, 08:45 UTC | May 31, 04:45 EDT | 9°56′ Sagittarius |
| Jun 29, 23:56 UTC | Jun 29, 19:56 EDT | 8°15′ Capricorn |
| Jul 29, 14:36 UTC | Jul 29, 10:36 EDT | 6°30′ Aquarius |
| Aug 28, 04:18 UTC | Aug 28, 00:18 EDT | 4°54′ Pisces |
| Sep 26, 16:49 UTC | Sep 26, 12:49 EDT | 3°37′ Aries |
| Oct 26, 04:12 UTC | Oct 26, 00:12 EDT | 2°46′ Taurus |
| Nov 24, 14:53 UTC | Nov 24, 09:53 EST | 2°20′ Gemini |
| Dec 24, 01:28 UTC | Dec 23, 20:28 EST | 2°14′ Cancer |
A full moon is traditionally used for reflection on culmination and release. The full moon meaning guide explains the symbolism. The blue moon guide distinguishes monthly and seasonal definitions; “blue” is not a separate phase or a guarantee of unusual personal effects.
September 2026 new moon, full moon and eclipse dates
The September new moon is 11 September at 03:27 UTC, or 10 September at 23:27 EDT, in Virgo. The full moon is 26 September at 16:49 UTC, or 12:49 EDT, in Aries. There is no September eclipse in the 2026 eclipse list; the preceding lunar eclipse is on 28 August.
For the specific chart interpretations, read new moon in Virgo, September 2026 and full moon in Aries, September 2026.
The four eclipses of 2026
| Date in UTC | Type | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| February 17 | Annular solar eclipse | New moon |
| March 3 | Total lunar eclipse | Full moon |
| August 12 | Total solar eclipse | New moon |
| August 28 | Partial lunar eclipse | Full moon |
The phase times in the calendar are not times of greatest eclipse. Visibility also depends on location. Use the 2026 eclipse calendar for eclipse-specific timing and degrees. A solar eclipse needs more than a Sun–Moon conjunction: see solar eclipse vs new moon.
How to use the calendar with your chart
Find a lunation's zodiac degree, then locate it in your birth chart. The natal house gives the traditional life-area context; nearby natal planets can be compared by actual degree. A reliable birth time is needed for house assignments.
A new moon in your fifth house, for example, can be a prompt to review a creative goal. It does not predict pregnancy, a romantic event or a financial outcome. An astrologer's symbolic reading is different from the calculated date and position.
For current phase information, use the Moon phase tool. For a wider timing view, open current transits. The 2027 Moon calendar covers the next calendar year.
Calculation notes
Times are shown to the minute, following the USNO source. The listed tropical position uses the Sun for a new moon and the Moon for a full moon, calculated at that published minute and rounded to the nearest arcminute. Small differences from a separate ephemeris can reflect the model, exact instant or rounding convention. These are geocentric positions, not local observing directions.
Frequently asked questions
How many full moons are in 2026?
There are 13, including two in May. There are 12 new moons.
Why does the December full moon say 24 December here?
It is 24 December in UTC and 23 December in New York. Both describe the same instant.
Is the September new moon on 10 or 11 September?
It is 11 September in UTC and 10 September in New York. Check the time zone before comparing dates.
Do the tables show greatest eclipse times?
No. They show the exact lunar phase minute. Greatest eclipse and local visibility are separate calculations.
Source: Natal Echo (natalecho.com) — https://natalecho.com/learn/moon/2026-moon-calendar-full-moon-new-moon-dates. Published by Natal Echo at natalecho.com; please cite Natal Echo (natalecho.com) when quoting or reusing this guide.