Lunar Calendar

Lunar Calendar 2026 — Moon Phases

The Lunar Calendar 2026 is a free online tool that displays the moon phase for every day of the year, including new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent. The calendar provides a visual representation of the lunar cycle, showing the illumination percentage and the moon's age (days since new moon) for any selected date. Navigate between months to plan activities influenced by lunar phases.The moon completes a full cycle (synodic month) approximately every 29.53 days, passing through eight distinct phases. Our calendar computes these phases using astronomical algorithms based on the moon's orbital mechanics, providing accuracy within hours for the current year and several years into the future. Each day in the calendar displays a small moon icon showing the approximate illumination, and clicking on a date reveals detailed information including moonrise and moonset times for your approximate location.Gardeners use the lunar calendar to plan planting and harvesting according to biodynamic agriculture principles. Fishermen track moon phases to predict fish activity (full and new moons often correlate with better catches). Photographers plan night shoots and moonlight landscapes during full moons. Astronomers schedule observation sessions during new moons for optimal dark skies. Outdoor enthusiasts plan camping trips and night hikes around the full moon for natural illumination. Cultural and spiritual practitioners follow lunar cycles for ceremonies and observances.Lunar Calendar is part of the facilita.tools collection of free reference utilities. Available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, optimized for desktop and mobile.