Calendar mail · November 2026 issue
November 2026 in the calendar
The whole month at a glance: sowing and planting days, moon phases, the days for the preparations and what happens in the sky. Calculated for Europe/London.
The month at a glance
The moon in November 2026
Moon phases
- The Last Quarter falls on November 1, 2026 at 20:29.
- The New Moon falls on November 9, 2026 at 07:02.
- The First Quarter falls on November 17, 2026 at 11:47.
- The Full Moon falls on November 24, 2026 at 14:54.
Waxing and waning
- waxing: 9–24
- waning: 1–8, 25–30
Ascending and descending
- ascending: 12–25
- descending: 1–11, 26–30
Days by day type
- Root day: 5–8, 15–17, 24–25
- Leaf day: 1–2, 10–12, 20–21, 28–29
- Flower day: 9, 18–19, 26–27
- Fruit day: 3–4, 13–14, 22–23, 30
The path is the arc, not the light: ascending does not mean waxing.
Legend
Root
Carrots, beetroot, potatoes, onions — everything that grows below ground.
Leaf
Lettuce, spinach, cabbage, herbs — everything grown for its leaves.
Flower
Flowers, broccoli, artichokes — everything that blooms.
Fruit
Tomatoes, beans, grain, fruit — everything that bears fruit.
- Lunar node — unfavourable for sowing and planting.
- Full Moon · New Moon · First Quarter · Last Quarter
All days at a glance
| Day | Day type | Moon in the constellation | Constellation change | Moon on this day | Moon’s path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sun | Leaf day | Cancer | 01:31 from Gemini to Cancer | Last Quarter 20:29 | descending |
| 2. Mon | Leaf day | Cancer | 12:04 from Cancer to Leo | descending | |
| 3. Tue | Fruit day | Leo | Descending lunar node 03:02 | descending | |
| 4. Wed | Fruit day | Leo | descending | ||
| 5. Thu | Root day | Virgo | 04:04 from Leo to Virgo | descending | |
| 6. Fri | Root day | Virgo | descending | ||
| 7. Sat | Root day | Virgo | descending | ||
| 8. Sun | Root day | Virgo | 14:16 from Virgo to Libra | descending | |
| 9. Mon | Flower day | Libra | New Moon 07:02 | descending | |
| 10. Tue | Leaf day | Scorpio | 11:23 from Libra to Scorpio | descending | |
| 11. Wed | Leaf day | Scorpio | descending | ||
| 12. Thu | Leaf day | Scorpio | 13:37 from Scorpio to Sagittarius | ascending | |
| 13. Fri | Fruit day | Sagittarius | Apogee (farthest from Earth) | ascending | |
| 14. Sat | Fruit day | Sagittarius | ascending | ||
| 15. Sun | Root day | Capricorn | 09:28 from Sagittarius to Capricorn | ascending | |
| 16. Mon | Root day | Capricorn | ascending | ||
| 17. Tue | Root day | Capricorn | 17:09 from Capricorn to Aquarius | First Quarter 11:47 · Ascending lunar node 11:47 | ascending |
| 18. Wed | Flower day | Aquarius | ascending | ||
| 19. Thu | Flower day | Aquarius | 15:15 from Aquarius to Pisces | ascending | |
| 20. Fri | Leaf day | Pisces | ascending | ||
| 21. Sat | Leaf day | Pisces | ascending | ||
| 22. Sun | Fruit day | Aries | 08:35 from Pisces to Aries | ascending | |
| 23. Mon | Fruit day | Aries | ascending | ||
| 24. Tue | Root day | Taurus | 01:12 from Aries to Taurus | Full Moon 14:54 | ascending |
| 25. Wed | Root day | Taurus | Perigee (closest to Earth) | ascending | |
| 26. Thu | Flower day | Gemini | 11:40 from Taurus to Gemini | descending | |
| 27. Fri | Flower day | Gemini | descending | ||
| 28. Sat | Leaf day | Cancer | 08:39 from Gemini to Cancer | descending | |
| 29. Sun | Leaf day | Cancer | 18:13 from Cancer to Leo | descending | |
| 30. Mon | Fruit day | Leo | Descending lunar node 03:32 | descending |
Frequently asked questions about November 2026
When is the Full Moon in November 2026?
The Full Moon falls on November 24, 2026 at 14:54.
When is the New Moon in November 2026?
The New Moon falls on November 9, 2026 at 07:02.
When is the moon waxing in November 2026?
The moon is waxing: 9–24.
When is the moon waning in November 2026?
The moon is waning: 1–8, 25–30.
When is the moon ascending in November 2026?
The moon is ascending: 12–25.
When is the moon descending in November 2026?
The moon is descending: 1–11, 26–30.
When is a Root day in November 2026?
Root day: 5–8, 15–17, 24–25.
When is a Leaf day in November 2026?
Leaf day: 1–2, 10–12, 20–21, 28–29.
When is a Flower day in November 2026?
Flower day: 9, 18–19, 26–27.
When is a Fruit day in November 2026?
Fruit day: 3–4, 13–14, 22–23, 30.
What’s on now
What to sow and plant in November 2026
Each plant belongs to the day type of the part you grow it for: carrots on a root day, lettuce on a leaf day, flowers on a flower day, beans on a fruit day. Below are the plants whose sowing or planting time falls in this month.
Root day
Days: 5–8, 15–17, 24–25
Chinese artichoke, Jerusalem artichoke, Shallot
Leaf day
Days: 1–2, 10–12, 20–21, 28–29
Rhubarb
Flower day
Days: 9, 18–19, 26–27
Elder, Field maple, Hyacinth, Rose, Tulip
Fruit day
Days: 3–4, 13–14, 22–23, 30
Apple tree, Apricot, Aronia, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry tree, Cornelian cherry, Currant, Damson, Gooseberry, Hawthorn, Hazelnut, Mirabelle plum, Peach, Pear tree, Plum tree, Quince, Raspberry, Sea buckthorn, Serviceberry, Sweet chestnut, Walnut, Winter wheat
What to harvest in November 2026
Harvest on the day type of the crop, parts above ground preferably in the ascending moon, root vegetables in the descending moon.
Root day
Days: 5–8, 15–17, 24–25
Carrot, Celeriac, Chinese artichoke, Ginger, Horseradish, Jerusalem artichoke, Oca, Oilseed radish, Parsnip, Salsify, Scorzonera, Sugar beet, Swede, Turmeric
Leaf day
Days: 1–2, 10–12, 20–21, 28–29
Brussels sprouts, Chervil, Chicory, Chinese cabbage, Endive, Kale, Lamb's lettuce, Leek, Mizuna, Parsley, Radicchio, Red cabbage, Savoy cabbage, Spinach, White cabbage
Flower day
Days: 9, 18–19, 26–27
Mustard, White mustard
Fruit day
Days: 3–4, 13–14, 22–23, 30
Black oat, Kiwi, Quince, Sweet chestnut
Neighbours, crop rotation and the next days for each plant are in the calendar app above, under “Plants”.
Preparation days this month
Calculated for Europe/London. Highlighted: root days for horn manure.
In the sky
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 00:00 · Conjunction — Venus passes a hair’s breadth from Spica
- Sunday, November 22, 2026, 05:30 · Planetary parade — Four planets in the morning twilight