The next full moon in Australia is on Monday 26 October 2026 at 3:12 pm Sydney time, in Taurus. The next new moon follows on Monday 9 November at 6:02 pm, in Scorpio, and the full moon after that is at 1:54 am on Wednesday 25 November. This calendar lists every full moon, new moon and eclipse from November 2026 to December 2027, all in Sydney local time, with the zodiac sign for each.
Tonight’s Moon, Sydney time
Moon phase
Full moons, November 2026 to December 2027
Times are Sydney local time. Perth runs behind Sydney, and Brisbane, Adelaide and Darwin sit a little behind in summer, so a full moon near midnight can land on a different calendar date in your city. The traditional names in the third column come from Northern Hemisphere folklore, mostly North American and old European. They describe northern seasons, so a Snow Moon in February arrives in the middle of an Australian summer, and the Harvest Moon in September arrives as our spring begins. Treat them as trivia, not a guide to our seasons.
| Date and time (Sydney) | Zodiac sign | Traditional name (Northern Hemisphere) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 25 Nov 2026, 1:54 am | Gemini | Beaver Moon | |
| Thu 24 Dec 2026, 12:28 pm | Cancer | Cold Moon | Christmas Eve |
| Fri 22 Jan 2027, 11:17 pm | Leo | Wolf Moon | |
| Sun 21 Feb 2027, 10:24 am | Virgo | Snow Moon | Penumbral lunar eclipse, not visible from Sydney |
| Mon 22 Mar 2027, 9:44 pm | Libra | Worm Moon | |
| Wed 21 Apr 2027, 8:27 am | Scorpio | Pink Moon | |
| Thu 20 May 2027, 8:59 pm | Scorpio | Flower Moon | |
| Sat 19 Jun 2027, 10:45 am | Sagittarius | Strawberry Moon | |
| Mon 19 Jul 2027, 1:45 am | Capricorn | Buck Moon | Penumbral lunar eclipse, visible from Sydney |
| Tue 17 Aug 2027, 5:29 pm | Aquarius | Sturgeon Moon | Penumbral lunar eclipse, Moon just below the horizon at peak |
| Thu 16 Sep 2027, 9:04 am | Pisces | Harvest Moon | |
| Sat 16 Oct 2027, 12:47 am | Aries | Hunter’s Moon | |
| Sun 14 Nov 2027, 2:26 pm | Taurus | Beaver Moon | |
| Tue 14 Dec 2027, 3:09 am | Gemini | Cold Moon |
New moons, November 2026 to December 2027
The new moon is the invisible one: the Moon sits between Earth and the Sun and its lit side faces away from us. In practice it means the darkest night skies of the month, which is great for stargazing away from city lights.
| Date and time (Sydney) | Zodiac sign | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 9 Nov 2026, 6:02 pm | Scorpio | |
| Wed 9 Dec 2026, 11:52 am | Sagittarius | |
| Fri 8 Jan 2027, 7:25 am | Capricorn | |
| Sun 7 Feb 2027, 2:56 am | Aquarius | Annular solar eclipse, not visible from Australia |
| Mon 8 Mar 2027, 8:30 pm | Pisces | |
| Wed 7 Apr 2027, 9:51 am | Aries | |
| Thu 6 May 2027, 8:59 pm | Taurus | |
| Sat 5 Jun 2027, 5:40 am | Gemini | |
| Sun 4 Jul 2027, 1:02 pm | Cancer | |
| Mon 2 Aug 2027, 8:05 pm | Leo | Total solar eclipse, not visible from Australia |
| Wed 1 Sep 2027, 3:41 am | Virgo | |
| Thu 30 Sep 2027, 12:36 pm | Libra | |
| Sat 30 Oct 2027, 12:37 am | Scorpio | |
| Sun 28 Nov 2027, 2:24 pm | Sagittarius | |
| Tue 28 Dec 2027, 7:12 am | Capricorn |
Eclipses in 2026 and 2027
A lunar eclipse happens when Earth’s shadow falls on a full moon, and anyone on the night side of the planet with the Moon above the horizon can see it. We list whether the Moon was above the Sydney horizon at the peak, so a yes below means the Moon was up at that moment. A penumbral eclipse is the faintest kind and often hard to notice by eye.
| Date and time (Sydney) | Type | Zodiac sign | Seen from Sydney at peak? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 3 Mar 2026, 10:33 pm | Total | Virgo | Yes, the Moon was well above the horizon |
| Fri 28 Aug 2026, 2:12 pm | Partial | Pisces | No, the Moon was below the horizon |
| Sun 21 Feb 2027, 10:12 am | Penumbral | Virgo | No, the Moon is below the horizon |
| Mon 19 Jul 2027, 2:02 am | Penumbral | Capricorn | Yes, high in the sky, but a penumbral eclipse is a faint shading |
| Tue 17 Aug 2027, 5:13 pm | Penumbral | Aquarius | No, the Moon is just below the horizon at peak |
Solar eclipses are different, because only a narrow strip of Earth sees totality or the ring. None of the four below is visible from mainland Australia. The annular eclipse on 7 February 2027 is centred over the South Atlantic region, and the total eclipse on 2 August 2027 is over north-east Africa. The last column shows roughly where each eclipse is greatest.
| Date and time (Sydney) | Type | Zodiac sign | Where it is greatest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 17 Feb 2026, 11:11 pm | Annular | Aquarius | Antarctic region |
| Thu 13 Aug 2026, 3:45 am | Total | Leo | North Atlantic, near Iceland |
| Sun 7 Feb 2027, 2:59 am | Annular | Aquarius | South Atlantic Ocean |
| Mon 2 Aug 2027, 8:06 pm | Total | Leo | North-east Africa |
If you ever travel to see a solar eclipse, use certified eclipse glasses. Never look at the Sun directly.
What full and new moons mean in astrology
In astrology the new moon is a time for fresh starts. Astrologers suggest picking one small, practical thing to begin, such as a walking routine, a tidy-up or a weekly call to your mum. The full moon sits opposite the Sun and is traditionally a time when things come to a head, emotions run high and projects reach a natural end. Many people say they sleep badly around it. Studies of the full moon and behaviour have been inconclusive, so we treat it as a nice excuse to notice your mood, not a rule.
Eclipses are described as turbo-charged new and full moons, traditionally linked with bigger change, endings and surprises. The sign matters too: a full moon in Taurus is about comfort and values, one in Cancer about home and family. Our weekly horoscope explains how the Moon’s sign shapes each day for your sign, and the Mercury retrograde guide covers the other big event on the calendar this season.
Rest-day habits around the moon
The lunar cycle makes a handy pacing tool. About every two weeks there is a natural pause, and you can use it to reset instead of pushing on. A few ideas that suit both the full and the new moon:
- Full moon evening: eat dinner outside, go for a walk, then put the phone away early. Bright nights are a good reason for an early night.
- New moon night: write a short list of what you would like to do over the next month, from a cooking project to a catch-up with an old mate.
- Eclipse days: have a slow day, watch a documentary about space or listen to a podcast.
- Any time: keep a rest day or two in your week. Our weekly plan builds them in on purpose.
None of this has any effect on pokies. They run on a random number generator, and the Moon cannot change a spin. If you like a flutter on free demos, keep it as play-money fun at our free pokies page, and visit responsible gambling or Gambling Help Online (1800 858 858) if it is no longer fun.
Questions people ask
When is the next full moon in Australia?
The next full moon is on Monday 26 October 2026 at 3:12 pm Sydney time, in Taurus. After that, the full moons are on 25 November 2026 at 1:54 am (Gemini) and 24 December 2026 at 12:28 pm (Cancer).
When is the next new moon?
The next new moon is on Monday 9 November 2026 at 6:02 pm Sydney time, in Scorpio. The one after that is on Wednesday 9 December 2026 at 11:52 am, in Sagittarius.
Is there an eclipse visible in Australia in 2027?
The penumbral lunar eclipse on 19 July 2027 peaks at about 2:02 am Sydney time with the Moon high in the sky, but it is a faint shading. No solar eclipse in 2026 or 2027 is visible from mainland Australia.
Why do full moon names not match the Australian seasons?
Names like Wolf Moon, Snow Moon and Harvest Moon come from Northern Hemisphere traditions, where the seasons are reversed. A Snow Moon in February lands in an Australian summer, so treat the names as folklore rather than a guide to our weather.
Does the full moon affect pokies?
No. Pokies run on a random number generator, so the Moon, the date and your star sign have no effect on outcomes. Set a budget, take breaks, and call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 if gambling is no longer fun.
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