On Monday, November 2, 2026, the Moon is in its waning phase and 45% visible, according to the lunar phase calendar cited from Brazil’s National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet).
The waning phase began on November 1 at 5:30 p.m. Brasília time. The next major phase will be the New Moon, arriving on November 9 at 4:02 a.m. The Waxing Moon will follow on November 17 at 8:48 a.m., while the Full Moon is scheduled for November 24 at 11:55 a.m.
The lunar phase calendar for November 2026 is:
- Waning Moon: November 1, at 5:30 p.m. - New Moon: November 9, at 4:02 a.m. - Waxing Moon: November 17, at 8:48 a.m. - Full Moon: November 24, at 11:55 a.m.
A lunar cycle, also called a lunation, is the interval between two New Moons and lasts an average of 29.5 days. During this period, the Moon passes through the four main phases—New, Waxing, Full and Waning—with each lasting approximately seven days.
There are also intermediate stages, including the First Quarter and Waxing Gibbous between the New and Full Moons, and the Waning Gibbous and Last Quarter between the Full and Waning Moons.
During the Waning Moon, the illuminated portion visible from Earth gradually decreases after the Full Moon. This continues until the Moon reaches the New Moon phase, beginning a new lunar cycle.
Sources: Olhar Digital.