Moon phases
The Moon today
Waxing Crescent
in Capricorn · 27% lit
In the Waxing Crescent the first sliver of light appears in the early evening. It is the phase of first steps: what you decided at the New Moon starts to take shape, still fragile. It asks for patience with what is small and consistency in what you have started.
This lunar cycle
Day 6 of 29.5
When are the next phases of the Moon?
All times are UK time (GMT, or BST in summer).
Time until the next phase
First Quarter
Tuesday 17 November, 11:48
It asks for deciding and keeping at it.
Full Moon
Tuesday 24 November, 14:54
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It asks for seeing clearly and celebrating.
Last Quarter
Tuesday 1 December, 06:09
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It asks for letting go of what no longer serves you.
New Moon
Wednesday 9 December, 00:52
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It asks for quietly setting intentions.
Moon phases in November 2026
| Phase | Day and time |
|---|---|
| Last Quarter | Sunday 1 November, 20:28 |
| New Moon | Monday 9 November, 07:02 |
| First Quarter | Tuesday 17 November, 11:48 |
| Full Moon | Tuesday 24 November, 14:54 |
Moon phases in December 2026
| Phase | Day and time |
|---|---|
| Last Quarter | Tuesday 1 December, 06:09 |
| New Moon | Wednesday 9 December, 00:52 |
| First Quarter | Thursday 17 December, 05:43 |
| Full Moon | Thursday 24 December, 01:28 |
| Last Quarter | Wednesday 30 December, 19:00 |
What does each phase of the Moon ask of you?
New Moon
It asks for quietly setting intentions.
The New Moon is the start of the cycle: the Moon sits between the Earth and the Sun and cannot be seen in the sky. In tradition, it is the moment to choose what you want to grow over the coming weeks, with no rush to show results. Write down an intention, tidy a corner of the house, start slowly.
Waxing Crescent
TodayIt asks for taking the first steps.
In the Waxing Crescent the first sliver of light appears in the early evening. It is the phase of first steps: what you decided at the New Moon starts to take shape, still fragile. It asks for patience with what is small and consistency in what you have started.
First Quarter
It asks for deciding and keeping at it.
At the First Quarter half of the Moon is lit, on the right-hand side. It is a phase of effort and decisions: the first obstacles to what you started appear, and this is where you choose to keep going or change course.
Waxing Gibbous
It asks for fine-tuning the details.
In the Waxing Gibbous the Moon is almost full. It is time to fine-tune: review what you have built, adjust the details, get ready for the moment when everything is in plain view. Energy rises, and it is best not to spend it on everything at once.
Full Moon
It asks for seeing clearly and celebrating.
The Full Moon is the high point of the cycle: the Moon is opposite the Sun and appears whole. It brings clarity and emotions close to the surface. In tradition, it is time to harvest, to recognise how far you have come and to see what was hidden.
Waning Gibbous
It asks for giving thanks and sharing.
In the Waning Gibbous the light starts to fade. After the peak, it is the phase for giving thanks, sharing what you have learned and taking in what the Full Moon showed. A good time for honest conversations and for giving rather than asking.
Last Quarter
It asks for letting go of what no longer serves you.
At the Last Quarter half of the Moon is visible again, now on the left-hand side, before dawn. It is the phase for letting go: habits, things and commitments that no longer serve you. Clearing out and simplifying prepares the ground for the next cycle.
Waning Crescent
It asks for resting and turning inward.
In the Waning Crescent only a sliver of light is left before sunrise. It is the end of the cycle, a time for rest and for turning inward. It asks for a lighter schedule and more quiet, before the New Moon opens the way again.
Frequently asked questions
What phase is the Moon in today?
Today the Moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase, in the sign of Capricorn, with 27% of its face lit.
When is the next Full Moon?
The next Full Moon is on Tuesday 24 November, 14:54, UK time.
When is the next New Moon?
The next New Moon is on Wednesday 9 December, 00:52, UK time.
Dates and times are calculated from astronomical ephemerides, accurate to within a few minutes. What each phase asks of you comes from tradition, for reflection.