Moon Phase Calendar for November 2026 with Dates and Times

November brought a new lunar cycle, and the complete calendar of moon phases for this month has been released. The information provided was supplied by the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet).

In November 2026, the lunar cycle begins on the 1st with the Waning Moon phase, scheduled to occur at 5:30 PM, according to Brasília time. Subsequently, the New Moon will happen on the 9th at 4:02 AM. Following that, the Waxing Moon will appear on the 17th at 8:48 AM. The cycle will conclude with the Full Moon on the 24th at 11:55 AM.

The lunar cycle, also known as lunation or synodic month, spans approximately 29.5 days, during which the Moon completes one orbit around the Earth, displaying all its phases. This phenomenon is determined by the relative positions of the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon, which defines the amount of sunlight reflected and visible from our planet.

The cycle starts with the New Moon, a moment when the side illuminated by the Sun faces the hidden side of the Moon, making it practically invisible in the night sky. As the Moon orbits the Earth, the portion facing the planet gradually becomes illuminated, forming the Waxing Moon, which culminates with the start of the Full Moon, when the entire visible face is completely illuminated.

After reaching the Full Moon, the process reverses: the illuminated area begins to decrease, passing through the Waning Moon until returning to the New Moon state, thus restarting the cycle. In addition to these main phases, there are so-called 'interphases,' such as the first quarter and waxing gibbous (located between the new and full phases), and waning gibbous and last quarter (located between the full and waning phases).

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The lunar phases in October 2026 began on the 3rd with the Waning Moon at 10:26 AM Brasília time. Subsequently, the New Moon occurred on the 10th at 12:50 PM. The Waxing Moon appeared on the 18th at 1:13 PM, and the Full Moon happened on the 26th at 1:13 AM.

A lunar cycle, also known as lunation, is the time interval between two new moons and has an average duration of 29.5 days. During this period, the Moon passes through the four main phases: new, waxing, full, and waning, with each phase lasting approximately seven days.

In addition to these main phases, there are so-called 'interphases,' which include the first quarter and the gibbous crescent (located between the new and full phases), and the waning gibbous and the last quarter (located between the full and waning phases).

Details about Lunar Phases

During the New Moon phase, the satellite is positioned between the Earth and the Sun. This results in only the side illuminated towards the Sun, while the dark side faces us, making the Moon invisible in the night sky. This phase signals the beginning of a new lunar cycle and is linked to renewal and new opportunities.

After the New Moon, the Waxing phase begins. Slowly, a thin illuminated band starts to be observed in the sky, and this illumination progressively increases each night. Initially, only a faint arc of light is seen, but as the days advance, the illuminated area grows until it reaches half of the Moon, a stage called First Quarter. This phase represents development, growth, and the building of new paths.

In the Full Moon phase, the Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon. This configuration allows the entire lunar face facing us to receive light, making it completely visible and bright in the firmament. This is the period of maximum luminous intensity, occurring when the Moon rises on the horizon simultaneously with sunset. The Full Moon is associated with fullness, the peak of processes, and energy at its highest point.

After the Full Moon, the lunar luminosity begins to gradually decline. Each night, a decrease in the illuminated surface is observed. When half of the Moon is visible, the Last Quarter occurs, which is the opposite of the First Quarter. The Moon continues to lose brightness until it returns to the New Moon, thus restarting the cycle. The Waning phase symbolizes reflection, closure, and preparation for subsequent beginnings.

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On October 23, 2026, the Moon will be in the waxing phase and will have 94% visibility. The complete calendar of lunar phases for this month was released by the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet).

The phases for October 2026 began on the 3rd with the Waning Moon at 10:26 AM Brasília time. Subsequently, the New Moon occurred on the 10th at 12:50 PM. The Waxing Moon appeared on the 18th at 1:13 PM, and the Full Moon is scheduled for the 26th at 1:13 AM.

A lunar cycle, also known as a lunation, refers to the time interval between two new moons and has an average duration of 29.5 days. During this period, the four main phases occur: new, waxing, full, and waning, with each lasting about seven days.

In addition to these main phases, there are so-called 'interphases,' such as the waxing quarter and the gibbous waxing (located between the new and full phases), and the gibbous waning and the waning quarter (between the full and waning phases).

Details About Lunar Phases

During the New Moon phase, the satellite is positioned between the Earth and the Sun. This results in only the side illuminated by the Sun facing the Sun, while the dark side faces us, making it impossible to see the Moon in the night sky. This phase signals the beginning of a new lunar cycle and is linked to renewal and new opportunities.

After the New Moon, the Waxing phase begins. Slowly, a thin illuminated band starts to be observed in the sky, progressively increasing each night. Initially, only a faint arc of light is seen, but this illuminated area grows until half of the Moon is visible, a stage called the Waxing Quarter. This phase symbolizes development, growth, and the building of new paths.

During the Full Moon phase, the Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon. This configuration allows the entire lunar face facing us to receive complete illumination, making it completely bright in the sky. This is the period of maximum luminous intensity, occurring when the Moon rises on the horizon simultaneously with sunset. The Full Moon is associated with fullness, the peak of processes, and energy at its highest point.

After the Full Moon, the lunar luminosity begins to gradually decline. Each night, the illuminated portion of the surface decreases. When half of it is visible, the Waning Quarter occurs, which is the opposite of the Waxing Quarter. The Moon continues to lose brightness until it returns to the New Moon, thus restarting the cycle. The Waning phase represents reflection, conclusion, and preparation for subsequent beginnings.

Currently, the Moon is in the Waxing phase.