The most recent new moon was on 17 February 2026 at 12:01 UTC (which is 7:01 AM EST).

Quick Scoop: When Was the New Moon?

  • Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
  • Exact time: 12:01 UTC (07:01 AM EST).
  • Phase: This was the New Moon , marking the start of a new lunar cycle.
  • Zodiac / name: Often referred to as the New Moon in Aquarius , sometimes called the New Worm Moon for this year.

In simple terms: if you’re asking “when was the new moon” relative to now (late February 2026), it happened on February 17, 2026.

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