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Astronomical annual overview

Moon calendar 2028

Every date of the Moon’s four primary astronomical phases. Times use the Europe/Berlin time zone.

Europe/Berlin
Astronomical dates

Primary Moon phases in 2028

The list gives the instants of new moon, first quarter, full moon and last quarter. Every date and time is displayed in the stated time zone.

New moon 12 dates
First quarter 13 dates
Full moon 13 dates
Last quarter 12 dates

January

01
  1. First quarter 02:40 CET
  2. Full moon 05:02 CET
  3. Last quarter 20:25 CET
  4. New moon 16:12 CET

February

02
  1. First quarter 20:10 CET
  2. Full moon 16:03 CET
  3. Last quarter 09:07 CET
  4. New moon 11:37 CET

March

03
  1. First quarter 10:02 CET
  2. Full moon 02:05 CET
  3. Last quarter 00:22 CET
  4. New moon 06:31 CEST

April

04
  1. First quarter 21:15 CEST
  2. Full moon 12:26 CEST
  3. Last quarter 18:36 CEST
  4. New moon 21:46 CEST

May

05
  1. First quarter 04:25 CEST
  2. Full moon 21:48 CEST
  3. Last quarter 12:42 CEST
  4. New moon 10:16 CEST
  5. First quarter 09:36 CEST

June

06
  1. Full moon 08:08 CEST
  2. Last quarter 06:27 CEST
  3. New moon 20:27 CEST
  4. First quarter 14:10 CEST

July

07
  1. Full moon 20:10 CEST
  2. Last quarter 22:56 CEST
  3. New moon 05:01 CEST
  4. First quarter 19:40 CEST

August

08
  1. Full moon 10:09 CEST
  2. Last quarter 13:45 CEST
  3. New moon 12:43 CEST
  4. First quarter 03:35 CEST

September

09
  1. Full moon 01:47 CEST
  2. Last quarter 02:45 CEST
  3. New moon 20:23 CEST
  4. First quarter 15:09 CEST

October

10
  1. Full moon 18:24 CEST
  2. Last quarter 13:56 CEST
  3. New moon 04:56 CEST
  4. First quarter 06:52 CEST

November

11
  1. Full moon 10:17 CET
  2. Last quarter 22:25 CET
  3. New moon 14:17 CET
  4. First quarter 01:14 CET

December

12
  1. Full moon 02:40 CET
  2. Last quarter 06:38 CET
  3. New moon 03:06 CET
  4. First quarter 22:44 CET
  5. Full moon 17:48 CET

Moon phases are global astronomical instants. Times use the configured application zone; date and time can differ in other zones.

Understanding Moon phases

The four primary phases at a glance

A complete phase cycle lasts about 29.5 days on average. The changing shape is caused by the relative positions of the Sun, Earth and Moon, not by Earth’s shadow, which is relevant only during a lunar eclipse.

New moon

The Moon is approximately between Earth and the Sun, so its illuminated side is barely visible from Earth.

First quarter

About a week after new moon, half of the visible lunar disc is illuminated and continues to wax.

Full moon

Earth is approximately between the Sun and the Moon, and the Earth-facing side appears fully illuminated.

Last quarter

About a week after full moon, half of the visible disc is illuminated again and continues to wane.

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