July 2026 moon phase calendar
Full moon in July 2026
Wednesday, July 29, 10:36 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in July 2026
Tuesday, July 14, 5:44 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, July 29, 2:36 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, July 14, 9:44 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in July 2026: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
July 2026 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in July 2026
- Last quarterTuesday, July 7, 3:29 p.m. Aries
- New moonTuesday, July 14, 5:44 a.m. Cancer
- First quarterTuesday, July 21, 7:06 a.m. Libra
- Full moonWednesday, July 29, 10:36 a.m. Aquarius
July 2026 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Capricorn |
| 2Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Aquarius |
| 3Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Aquarius |
| 4Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Pisces |
| 5Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Pisces |
| 6Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aries |
| 7Tue | Last quarter3:29 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aries |
| 8Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Aries |
| 9Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Taurus |
| 10Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Taurus |
| 11Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Gemini |
| 12Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 13Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Cancer |
| 14Tue | New moon5:44 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Cancer |
| 15Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Leo |
| 16Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Leo |
| 17Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Virgo |
| 18Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Virgo |
| 19Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Libra |
| 20Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Libra |
| 21Tue | First quarter7:06 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Scorpio |
| 22Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Scorpio |
| 23Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Scorpio |
| 24Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Sagittarius |
| 25Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Sagittarius |
| 26Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Capricorn |
| 27Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Capricorn |
| 28Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Capricorn |
| 29Wed | Full moon10:36 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 30Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 31Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Pisces |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in July 2026?
The full moon in July 2026 is on Wednesday, July 29 at 10:36 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in July 2026?
The new moon in July 2026 is on Tuesday, July 14 at 5:44 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in July 2026?
Quarter moons in July 2026: last quarter on Tuesday, July 7 at 3:29 p.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, July 21 at 7:06 a.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in July 2026?
In July 2026 the Moon is waxing on these days: July 15–28. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in July 2026?
In July 2026 the Moon is waning on these days: July 1–13 and July 30–31. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in July 2026?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in July 2026. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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