With the arrival of August, a new lunar cycle begins. Detailed information about the moon phases this month was provided by the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet).
With the arrival of August, a new lunar cycle begins. Detailed information about the moon phases this month was provided by the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet).
The lunar calendar for August 2026 presents the following events: the Waning Moon will occur on the 5th at 11:22 PM, Brasília time. Next, the New Moon will be observed on the 12th at 2:37 PM. Subsequently, the Waxing Moon will appear on the 19th at 11:46 PM. Finally, the Full Moon will happen on the 28th at 1:19 AM.
The lunar cycle, also called lunation or synodic month, spans approximately 29.5 days, the time required for the Moon to complete an orbit around the Earth and go through all its phases. This phenomenon is determined by the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, which defines the amount of sunlight reflected and visible from the planet.
The cycle begins with the New Moon, a moment when the side illuminated by the Sun faces the hidden side of the Moon, making it almost invisible in the night sky. As the Moon orbits the Earth, the portion facing the planet gradually becomes illuminated, forming the Waxing Moon, which culminates in the Full Moon, when the entire visible face is completely illuminated.
After reaching the Full Moon, the process reverses: the illuminated area begins to decrease, passing through the Waning Moon phase until returning to the New Moon, thus restarting the cycle. In addition to these main phases, there are so-called 'interphases', which include the first quarter and waxing gibbous (located between the New Moon and the Full Moon), as well as waning gibbous and last quarter (located between the Full Moon and the Waning Moon).
On July 28, 2026, the Moon will be in the waxing phase and will have 99% 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 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 phase 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).
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, making the Moon invisible in the night sky. This stage signals the beginning of a new lunar 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, intensifying every night. Initially, only a thin arc of light is observed, but this illuminated area progressively increases until half of the Moon is visible, a moment called the Waxing 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 complete illumination, making it fully 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 gradually. Every night, the illuminated portion of its surface becomes smaller. When half of it is visible, the Waning Quarter occurs, which is the opposite of the Waxing 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 future beginnings.
Today, the Moon is in the Waxing phase.
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.
