New Moon Dates 2026 USA

Complete list of new moon dates for 2026 in Eastern Time.

DateDayTime (ET)
January 18, 2026Sunday6:52 PM ET
February 17, 2026Tuesday7:01 AM ET
March 19, 2026Thursday12:23 AM ET
April 17, 2026Friday7:52 PM ET
May 16, 2026Saturday3:01 PM ET
June 15, 2026Monday6:54 AM ET
July 14, 2026Tuesday9:43 PM ET
August 13, 2026Thursday9:36 AM ET
September 11, 2026Friday8:27 PM ET
October 10, 2026Saturday11:50 PM ET
November 9, 2026Monday7:02 AM ET
December 8, 2026Tuesday4:52 PM ET

Common Questions

How many new moons are there in 2026?

There are 12 new moons in 2026. A new moon occurs approximately every 29.5 days as part of the lunar cycle.

What is a new moon?

A new moon occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth. This marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle and is the darkest phase of the moon.

What time zone is used for moon phases?

All moon phase times are listed in Eastern Time (ET). Depending on your location, the exact date or time may vary by a few hours in other time zones like Central (CT), Mountain (MT), or Pacific (PT).