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Moon phases in November 2026
November 2026 has 4 principal moon phases, with the new moon on 9 November 2026 and the full Beaver Moon on 24 November 2026. Below are exact UK times, a day-by-day table and the best nights for dark skies.
Moon phases in November 2026 (UK times)
Times are calculated with astronomy-engine and shown in UK clock time (GMT or BST). They are accurate to about a minute.
| Phase | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Last quarter | 1 November 2026 | 20:28 GMT |
| New moon | 9 November 2026 | 07:02 GMT |
| First quarter | 17 November 2026 | 11:48 GMT |
| Full moon | 24 November 2026 | 14:54 GMT |
The full moon in November 2026
The Beaver Moon is full on 24 November 2026 at 14:54 GMT, rising over London at about 15:17.
Read the story behind the name on our full moon names pages.
Best nights for dark skies
The darkest skies this month fall around the new moon, roughly 6 November to 12 November. That is the time for meteor watching, the Milky Way and faint galaxies. In folk practice the new moon is also the traditional time to set intentions.
Day-by-day moon calendar for November 2026
Phase and illumination at midday; moonrise and moonset for London (other UK places differ by up to about an hour; see your town in our local guides).
| Date | Phase | Lit | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sun | Last quarter | 54% | 22:28 | 13:42 |
| 2 Mon | Waning crescent | 43% | 23:53 | 14:02 |
| 3 Tue | Waning crescent | 32% | – | 14:18 |
| 4 Wed | Waning crescent | 23% | 01:14 | 14:31 |
| 5 Thu | Waning crescent | 14% | 02:33 | 14:43 |
| 6 Fri | Waning crescent | 8% | 03:50 | 14:55 |
| 7 Sat | Waning crescent | 3% | 05:07 | 15:09 |
| 8 Sun | Waning crescent | 1% | 06:23 | 15:25 |
| 9 Mon | New moon | 0% | 07:40 | 15:46 |
| 10 Tue | Waxing crescent | 2% | 08:54 | 16:14 |
| 11 Wed | Waxing crescent | 5% | 10:02 | 16:51 |
| 12 Thu | Waxing crescent | 10% | 10:59 | 17:41 |
| 13 Fri | Waxing crescent | 16% | 11:43 | 18:41 |
| 14 Sat | Waxing crescent | 23% | 12:16 | 19:50 |
| 15 Sun | Waxing crescent | 32% | 12:40 | 21:02 |
| 16 Mon | Waxing crescent | 41% | 12:59 | 22:15 |
| 17 Tue | First quarter | 50% | 13:13 | 23:29 |
| 18 Wed | Waxing gibbous | 60% | 13:26 | – |
| 19 Thu | Waxing gibbous | 70% | 13:38 | 00:43 |
| 20 Fri | Waxing gibbous | 79% | 13:50 | 01:59 |
| 21 Sat | Waxing gibbous | 87% | 14:04 | 03:18 |
| 22 Sun | Waxing gibbous | 94% | 14:21 | 04:43 |
| 23 Mon | Waxing gibbous | 98% | 14:44 | 06:12 |
| 24 Tue | Full moon | 100% | 15:17 | 07:43 |
| 25 Wed | Waning gibbous | 99% | 16:07 | 09:09 |
| 26 Thu | Waning gibbous | 95% | 17:16 | 10:19 |
| 27 Fri | Waning gibbous | 88% | 18:40 | 11:09 |
| 28 Sat | Waning gibbous | 79% | 20:11 | 11:43 |
| 29 Sun | Waning gibbous | 69% | 21:39 | 12:07 |
| 30 Mon | Waning gibbous | 58% | 23:03 | 12:24 |
Closest and farthest moon
- Apogee (farthest): 13 November 2026, 405,608 km
- Perigee (closest): 25 November 2026, 359,335 km
Meteor showers
- Leonids: peak around 17 November, about 15 an hour in most years. The moon is 46% lit that night.
Using the moon this month
Moon gardeners traditionally sow leafy crops as the moon waxes and root crops as it wanes. It is folklore rather than science, but it gives the month a pleasant rhythm. See our moon gardening guide.
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Questions answered
When is the full moon in November 2026?
24 November 2026 at 14:54 GMT UK time. It is traditionally called the Beaver Moon.
When is the new moon in November 2026?
9 November 2026 at 07:02 GMT UK time.
What is the best night for stargazing in November 2026?
Around the new moon on 9 November, when the sky is darkest. Pick a clear night and get away from streetlights.
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