On July 24, 2026, the Moon will be in the waxing phase, showing 81% visibility. The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has made available the complete calendar of lunar phases for the month.
The lunar cycle in July 2026 began with the Waning Moon on the 7th at 4:30 PM Brasília time. Subsequently, the New Moon occurred on the 14th at 6:45 AM. The Waxing phase started on July 21st at 8:05 AM and will culminate with the Full Moon on the 29th at 11:37 AM.
A lunar cycle, also known as lunation, is the time interval between two new moons and has an average duration of 29.5 days. During this period, the Moon passes through four main phases: new, waxing, full, and waning, with each lasting approximately seven days. In addition to these main phases, there are so-called 'interphases,' such as the waxing quarter and the gibbous waxing (between new and full), and the gibbous waning and the waning quarter (between full and waning).
During the New Moon phase, the satellite is positioned between the Earth and the Sun. Consequently, the illuminated side faces the Sun, while the dark side faces us, making the Moon invisible in the night sky. This phase signals the beginning of a new cycle and is linked to renewal and new opportunities.
After the New Moon, the Waxing phase appears. An illuminated band gradually begins to appear in the sky, increasing every night. Initially, only a thin arc of light is visible, but this illuminated area grows until half of the Moon is visible, a moment called the First Quarter. This phase represents development, growth, and the building of new paths.
The Full Moon occurs when the Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon. This allows the entire lunar face facing the Earth to receive light, making it completely bright and visible in the sky. This is the period of maximum luminous intensity, coinciding with the Moon rising on the horizon at the exact moment of sunset. The Full Moon is associated with fullness, the peak of processes, and energy at its highest point.
Finally, after the Full Moon, the Moon's luminosity begins to decrease progressively. Every night, a smaller portion of its illuminated surface becomes visible. When half of it is visible, the Last Quarter occurs, which is the opposite of the First Quarter. The Moon continues to lose brightness until it returns to the New Moon, thus restarting the cycle. The Waning phase symbolizes reflection, closure, and preparation for subsequent beginnings.
Currently, the Moon is in the Waxing phase.
On July 18, 2026, the Moon will be in the new phase, showing 24% visibility. The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has made available the complete calendar of lunar phases for the month.
The lunar phases in July 2026 began on the 7th with the Waning Moon, recorded at 4:30 PM Brasília time. Subsequently, the New Moon occurred on the 14th at 6:45 AM. The Waxing Moon was observed on the 21st at 8:05 AM, culminating with the Full Moon on the 29th at 11:37 AM.
A lunar cycle, also known as lunation, is the time interval between two new moons and has an average duration of 29.5 days. During this period, the Moon passes through four main phases: new, waxing, full, and waning, with each phase lasting approximately seven days. In addition to these main phases, there are so-called 'interphases', such as the first quarter and the gibbous waxing (between new and full), and the gibbous waning and the last quarter (between full and waning).
In the New Moon phase, the satellite is positioned between the Earth and the Sun. Consequently, the illuminated side faces the Sun, while the dark side faces us, which prevents its visibility in the night sky. This phase signals the beginning of a new lunar cycle, associated with renewal and new opportunities.
After the New Moon, the Waxing phase appears. Slowly, a small illuminated area begins to appear in the sky, progressively increasing each night. Initially, only a thin arc of light is observed, but this illuminated portion grows until it reaches half of the Moon, a moment called First Quarter. This phase represents development, growth, and the building of new paths.
The Full Moon occurs when the Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon. This allows the entire lunar face facing the Earth to receive light, making it completely visible and bright in the firmament. This is the period of maximum luminous intensity, coinciding with the Moon rising on the horizon at the exact moment of sunset. The Full Moon is linked to fullness, the peak of processes, and energy at its highest point.
Finally, after the Full Moon, the lunar luminosity begins to gradually decrease. Each night, a smaller portion of its illuminated surface becomes visible. When half of the Moon is visible, the Last Quarter occurs, which is the opposite of the First Quarter. The Moon continues to lose brightness until it returns to the New Moon, thus restarting the cycle. The Waning phase symbolizes reflection, closure, and preparation for subsequent beginnings.
Today, the Moon is in the New phase.
