Moon Phases in November 2026: Information from the National Meteorological Institute

On November 6, 2026, the Moon was in the waning phase, with 9% visibility. The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) made the complete calendar of lunar phases for the month available.

The lunar cycle for November began on the 1st with the Waning Moon at 5:30 PM Brasília time. Subsequently, the New Moon occurred on the 9th at 4:02 AM. The Waxing Moon appeared on the 17th at 8:48 AM, culminating with the Full Moon on the 24th at 11:55 AM.

A lunar cycle, also known as a lunation, is the time interval between two new moons and has an average duration of 29.5 days. During this period, the four main phases are observed: new, waxing, full, and waning, with each lasting about seven days.

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

Details about 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, associated with renewal and new opportunities.

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

At the time of the Full Moon, 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 fully bright and visible in the firmament. This is the period 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.

Once the Full Moon is over, the lunar luminosity begins to gradually decline. Each night, the illuminated portion decreases. When half of the Moon 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 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.