New Moon Calendar 2026

When is the Next New Moon?

The New Moon marks the start of the lunar cycle. It occurs roughly every 29.53 days. There are about 12 to 13 New Moons in a year. Unlike Full Moons, New Moons don’t have a Name.

MonthDate and Time (UTC)
JanuaryJanuary 18, 19:52
FebruaryFebruary 17, 12:01
MarchMarch 19, 01:23
AprilApril 17, 11:52
MayMay 16, 20:01
JuneJune 15, 02:54
JulyJuly 14, 09:43
AugustAugust 12, 17:37
SeptemberSeptember 11, 03:27
OctoberOctober 10, 15:50
NovemberNovember 9, 07:02
DecemberDecember 9, 00:52

These Dates and Time were obtained from Astro Pixels.

Cultural Significance of New Moon

New moons are more than just an invisible phase of the Moon. They define the start of lunar months in many calendar systems, including Islamic and traditional lunisolar calendars. They are also the only lunar phase during which solar eclipses can occur, provided the alignment is exact.

Across cultures, new moons have symbolized beginnings, intention-setting, and renewal. Even today, astronomers, photographers, farmers, and skywatchers use new moon dates to plan observations, activities, and schedules.