Lunar day 1
Reference tables use New York time (Eastern Time). See dates and times for your city in the interactive calendar.
Lampsymbol of lunar day 1
Lunar day 1 begins at the new moon. Traditionally, it is a quiet time for intentions: imagine what you want from the coming month and write down your plans. This first day can be very short, so the emphasis is on preparation rather than launching a major undertaking.
Traditional focus: monthly plans, lists, reflection and quiet tasks at home.
Take care with: arguments, rushed major decisions and overexertion.
See the current lunar day for your city on Moon today.
When is lunar day 1?
- 18 January 2026, from 14:52
- 17 February 2026, from 07:01
- 18 March 2026, from 21:24
- 17 April 2026, from 07:52
- 16 May 2026, from 16:01
- 14 June 2026, from 22:54
- 14 July 2026, from 05:44
- 12 August 2026, from 13:37
- 10 September 2026, from 23:27
- 10 October 2026, from 11:50
- 9 November 2026, from 02:02
- 8 December 2026, from 19:52
- 7 January 2027, from 15:24
- 6 February 2027, from 10:56
- 8 March 2027, from 04:30
- 6 April 2027, from 19:51
- 6 May 2027, from 06:59
- 4 June 2027, from 15:40
- 3 July 2027, from 23:02
- 2 August 2027, from 06:05
- 31 August 2027, from 13:41
- 29 September 2027, from 22:36
- 29 October 2027, from 09:37
- 27 November 2027, from 22:24
- 27 December 2027, from 15:12
What is a lunar day?
A lunar day, as used in this calendar, is a traditional period counted from one local moonrise to the next. Lunar day 1 begins at the exact new moon and ends at the next moonrise, so it can last only a few hours. There are 29 or 30 lunar days in a lunar month.
Moonrise depends on location. This means the lunar day can change at different times in different cities. Choose your city on the home page to see its local timings.
Each day has a traditional symbol and interpretation. These are astrological ideas for reflection, not predictions. This numbering is not the same as the Moon’s age in days, a civil calendar date or the Hindu tithi system.