Moon phase today & moon calendar
Monday, November 9: New Moon in Scorpio, 0% lit. Next full moon: November 24.
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The Moon as a Guest
The Moon is the fastest body in a chart and it's closely linked to your inner needs. This video explains what a Moon sign is and why your mood can change so quickly. Calculate it for free: theastroacademy.com
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Imagine a flatshare where a new guest moves in every two days. The Moon behaves a bit like that. It is the fastest body in the chart. Roughly every two and a half days it changes its sign, which is its style. Today the Moon is in Aquarius. This is an invitation to connect with your friends. Your own Moon sign shows what you need to feel safe and secure. Check where your Moon was at birth. Work it out for free at theastroacademy.com.
Moon phase today, November 9, 2026
Today's phase is New Moon: the Moon stands at 19°27' Scorpio, and about 0% of its disc is lit by the Sun. It is waxing and grows fuller every evening until the full moon on November 24. Every value is computed with the Swiss Ephemeris for 12:00 Universal Time on the stated day. The times of the main phases in the table below are calculated exactly and given in UT.
The Moon's sign today
The Moon is the fastest body in a chart. It changes sign roughly every two and a half days and passes through the whole zodiac in about 27 days. Today it is in Scorpio. The sign it was in when you were born is your Moon sign; the moon sign calculator finds it from your birth date, time and place.
Moon calendar: the next full and new moons
| Event | Date | Time (UT) | Moon in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full moon | November 24, 2026 | 14:53 UT | Gemini |
| New moon | December 9, 2026 | 00:51 UT | Sagittarius |
| Full moon | December 24, 2026 | 01:28 UT | Cancer |
| New moon | January 7, 2027 | 20:24 UT | Capricorn |
| Full moon | January 22, 2027 | 12:17 UT | Leo |
| Solar eclipse (new moon) | February 6, 2027 | 15:59 UT | Aquarius |
Each date opens its own page with the time, the sign and a question for the day. The whole series lives in the full moon calendar and the new moon calendar, the whole year in the astrology calendar 2026 and already in the 2027 calendar.
This week in the sky
- Mercury Goes Direct: November 13, 15:53 UT
- Venus Goes Direct: November 14, 00:27 UT
- Sun Enters Sagittarius: November 22, 07:23 UT
Retrograde right now, meaning they appear to move backwards as seen from Earth: Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. The next time Mercury is retrograde has its own page.
Planet positions on November 9, 2026
| Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Scorpio | 17°05' | direct |
| Moon | Scorpio | 19°27' | direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 6°41' | retrograde |
| Venus | Libra | 23°16' | retrograde |
| Mars | Leo | 22°46' | direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 25°16' | direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 8°47' | retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 4°21' | retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 1°55' | retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3°12' | direct |
The Sun stands at 17°05' Scorpio. Every aspect of the day is on planetary positions today. To see how these planets touch your own chart, open your personal transits.
Moon phase today, moon phase calculator or moon calendar?
- This page shows today's Moon and the next main dates.
- The moon phase calculator shows the phase for any date, your birthday for example.
- The astrology calendar lists the whole year: every phase, every eclipse, every sign change and retrograde.
About The Astro Academy
Here you don't just look the sky up, you learn to read it yourself: about 5 minutes a day, with your own chart as the example. Every term is translated in the same breath. A trine, for example, just means two planets work together without you having to push. Editorial responsibility for the content lies with the astrologer Theresa Touhey; everyone else who contributes is on our experts page.
How often is there a full moon?
On average every 29.53 days. But no two lunar cycles are quite the same length: between 1900 and 2100 the shortest lasted 29.27 days (2053), the longest 29.83 days (1973). The Moon travels an oval path and moves faster when it is close to the Earth.
That is why a year has twelve or thirteen full moons, 12.37 on average. Thirteen happen in 36.8 % of years, last in 2023, next in 2028.
Through the signs it goes faster: the Moon changes sign every 54.6 hours, about 160 times a year. That is why the moon calendar shows a new sign every two to three days.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Average lunar cycle | 29.53 days |
| Shortest / longest cycle | 29.27 / 29.83 days |
| Full moons per year | 12.37 |
| Years with 13 full moons | 36.8 % |
| Next year with 13 | 2028 |
| Moon changes sign every | 54.6 hours |
| Sign changes per year | 160 |
Counted with the Swiss Ephemeris for every day from 1900 to 2100: 2,486 lunar cycles from new moon to new moon and every sign change of the Moon.
Frequently asked questions about the Moon today
- What is the moon phase today?
- On November 9, 2026 the phase is New Moon, with about 0% of the disc lit. The Moon is waxing and grows fuller every evening until the full moon.
- When is the next full moon?
- The next full moon is on November 24, 2026 at 14:53 UT, with the Moon in Gemini. Every date of the year is listed in the full moon calendar.
- What sign is the Moon in today?
- On November 9, 2026 at 12:00 UTC the Moon stands at 19°27' Scorpio. It moves into the next sign roughly every two and a half days and passes through all twelve in about 27 days.
- What is the difference between a waxing and a waning moon?
- Waxing means the lit part grows every day from new moon to full moon; in the evening sky the right side is bright (seen from the northern hemisphere). Waning means it shrinks again from full moon to new moon, with the left side bright. One full cycle takes about 29.5 days.
- Is all of this free?
- Yes. The moon phase, the moon calendar, the astrology calendar, the calculators and every tarot card meaning are free and need no account. Your personal astrologer unlocks the 30-day path, all courses and the audio coaching.
