the months ahead
Lunar Calendar
The next new moons, full moons, and quarters, straight from the real sky. New moons are for beginning, full moons for honoring and releasing; the folk names carry the season each full moon belongs to. Plan your intentions and your rest by them.
Last quarter
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
New moon
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
First quarter
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Sturgeon Moon · full moon
Thursday, August 27, 2026
The Great Lakes sturgeon are easiest to catch under this moon. Ancient fish, no jaw, the moon as a fishing lantern.
Last quarter
Friday, September 4, 2026
New moon
Thursday, September 10, 2026
First quarter
Friday, September 18, 2026
Harvest Moon · full moon
Saturday, September 26, 2026
The moon nearest the autumnal equinox. Field work runs late into the evening because the sky stays bright.
Last quarter
Saturday, October 3, 2026
New moon
Saturday, October 10, 2026
First quarter
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Hunter's Moon · full moon
Sunday, October 25, 2026
The bare fields make game easy to spot. The moon as a flashlight held over the slowing year.
Last quarter
Sunday, November 1, 2026
New moon
Sunday, November 8, 2026
First quarter
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Beaver Moon · full moon
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Beavers go into the lodge for winter; the trappers know to set the last nets. Working moon, late.
Last quarter
Monday, November 30, 2026
New moon
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
First quarter
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Cold Moon · full moon
Wednesday, December 23, 2026
The longest nights of the year. The moon does what it can, keeps the road visible for those still moving.
See tonight's moon, work the phases, or turn the wheel of the year.