Moon Phase on November 6, 2026: Details about the Lunar Cycle

On November 2, 2026, the Moon was in the waning phase, being 45% visible. The complete calendar of lunar phases for November was released by the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet).

The lunar cycle in November begins on the 1st with the Waning Moon, scheduled for 5:30 PM Brasília time. Subsequently, the New Moon will occur on the 9th at 4:02 AM. The Waxing Moon will appear on the 17th at 8:48 AM, and the Full Moon will be observed on the 24th at 11:55 AM.

A lunar cycle, also known as lunation, refers to the time interval between two new moons and has an average duration of 29.5 days. During this period, the four main phases occur: new, waxing, full, and waning, with each phase lasting approximately seven days.

In addition to these main phases, there are so-called 'interphases,' which include the first quarter and the gibbous crescent (located between the new and full phases), and the gibbous waning and the last quarter (located between the full and waning phases).

Details of the Lunar Phases

During the New Moon phase, the satellite is positioned between the Earth and the Sun. This results in only the side illuminated by the Sun facing the Sun, while the dark side faces us, making the Moon invisible in the night sky. This phase signals the beginning of a new lunar cycle and is associated with renewal and new opportunities.

After the New Moon, the Waxing phase begins. Slowly, a thin band of light starts to appear in the sky, intensifying every night. Initially, only a faint arc of light is observed, but as the days advance, the illuminated area increases until half of the Moon is visible, a stage called First Quarter. This phase represents development, growth, and the building of new paths.

During the Full Moon phase, the Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon. This configuration allows the entire lunar face facing us to receive complete illumination, making it fully bright and visible in the sky. This is the period of maximum luminous intensity, occurring when the Moon rises on the horizon simultaneously with sunset. The Full Moon is associated with fullness, the peak of processes, and energy at its highest point.

After the Full Moon, the lunar luminosity begins to gradually decline. Each night, the illuminated portion of the surface decreases. 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, conclusion, and preparation for subsequent beginnings.

On November 1, 2026, the Moon was in the first stage of the waning phase, showing 57% visibility. The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) released the complete calendar of lunar phases for the month of November.

Moon Phases in November

The month of November begins with the arrival of the Waning Moon on the 1st, at 5:30 PM Brasília time. Subsequently, the New Moon will occur on the 9th, at 4:02 AM. The Crescent phase will be observed on the 17th, appearing at 8:48 AM, and the Full Moon will happen on the 24th, at 11:55 AM.

A lunar cycle, also known as a lunation, refers to the time interval between two new moons and has an average duration of 29.5 days. During this period, the Moon passes through the four main phases: new, crescent, full, and waning, each lasting approximately seven days.

In addition to these main phases, there are so-called 'interphases,' which include the waxing quarter and the gibbous crescent (located between the new and full phases), and the waning gibbous and the waning quarter (located between the full and waning phases).

Details of Lunar Phases

During the New Moon, the satellite is positioned between the Earth and the Sun. This results in only the side illuminated by the Sun facing the Sun, while the dark side faces us, making the Moon invisible in the night sky. This phase signals the beginning of a new lunar cycle and is linked to renewal and new opportunities.

After the New Moon, the Crescent phase begins. Slowly, a thin band of light starts to be seen in the sky, progressively increasing each night. Initially, only a faint arc of light is observed, but as the days advance, the illuminated area grows until half of the Moon is visible, a moment called the Waxing Quarter. This phase represents development, growth, and the building of new paths.

During the Full Moon, the Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon. This configuration allows the entire lunar face facing us to receive complete illumination, making it fully visible and radiant in the sky. This is the period of maximum luminous intensity, occurring when the Moon rises on the horizon simultaneously with sunset. The Full Moon is associated with fullness, the peak of processes, and energy at its highest point.

After the Full Moon, the lunar luminosity begins to gradually decline. Each night, the illuminated portion of the surface decreases. 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, conclusion, and preparation for subsequent beginnings.

On October 26, 2026, the Moon reached the first day of the full phase, appearing completely visible. The complete calendar of lunar phases for October 2026 was released by the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet).

The lunar phases this month had the following milestones: the Waning Moon began on October 3 at 10:26 AM (Brasília time); the New Moon occurred on October 10 at 12:50 PM; the Waxing Moon appeared on October 18 at 1:13 PM; and finally, the Full Moon happened on the 26th at 1:13 AM.

A lunar cycle, known as a lunation, is a period 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': waxing crescent and gibbous crescent (between new and full), and waning gibbous and last quarter (between full and waning).

During the New Moon phase, the satellite is positioned between the Earth and the Sun. This results in only the side illuminated towards the Sun, while the dark side faces us, making the Moon invisible 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 begins. Slowly, a thin band of light starts to appear in the sky, intensifying every night. Initially, only a faint arc of light is observed, but as the days advance, the illuminated portion grows until half of the Moon is visible, a stage called First Quarter. This period symbolizes development, growth, and the building of new paths.

During the Full Moon phase, the Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon. This configuration allows the entire lunar face facing the Earth to receive complete illumination, making it bright and fully visible in the sky. It is the moment of maximum luminous intensity, occurring when the Moon rises on the horizon simultaneously with sunset. The Full Moon is linked to fullness, the peak of processes, and energy at its highest point.

Subsequent to the Full Moon, the lunar luminosity begins to gradually decline. Each night, the illuminated area decreases. 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 represents reflection, closure, and preparation for new beginnings.

Currently, the Moon is in the Full phase.