Moon phase today
New YorkUnited States
Current moon phase
Waning Crescent
4.4% illuminated•Waning
Only a thinning crescent remains before the next New Moon resets the cycle.
Moon Lab · NASA/LRO · 2026-10-08 16:00 UTCMoon Lab · NASA/LRO · 2026-10-08 16:00 UTCOctober 8 · New York
Where is the Moon today?
Follow the curve to see how high the Moon is and which way to look. Choose a time on the chart or use the slider.
Height above the horizon
Local time
Height≈ 47°
Look towardsouthwest
Look toward the southwest. The Moon is sinking toward the horizon.
The Moon is up now and sets today at 5:21 PM EDT.
Near the horizon, the Moon can look warmer in color.
Cycle details
- Lunar age
- 27.5 days
- Previous major phase
- Last Quarter · October 3 at 9:26 AM EDT
Full Moon
Look on the evening of October 25
The Moon rises at 5:26 PM EDT and sets at 7:56 AM EDT the next day. The exact Full Moon is before sunrise on October 26, at 12:13 AM EDT.
2026-10-26 04:00 UTC
October 25 → October 26 · New York
Where will the Moon be?
Follow the curve to see how high the Moon will be and which way to look. Choose a time on the chart or use the slider.
Height above the horizon
Local time
Height≈ 28°
Look towardeast
Look toward the east. The Moon is climbing higher in the sky.
Moonrise: October 25, 5:26 PM EDT. Moonset: October 26, 7:56 AM EDT.
Sunset 6:01 PM EDT · Sunrise 7:19 AM EDT · Near the horizon, the Moon can look warmer in color.
Upcoming major phases
- New Moon October 10 11:51 AM EDT
- First Quarter October 18 12:14 PM EDT
- Full Moon October 26 12:13 AM EDT
- Last Quarter November 1 3:30 PM EST
FAQ
What moon phase is it today?
Today the Moon is a Waning Crescent in New York: 4.4% lit and still shrinking. The next main phase is New Moon on October 10 at 11:51 AM EDT.
Is the Moon the same everywhere on Earth?
The Moon is in the same phase for everyone at the same moment. In the Southern Hemisphere, though, the view is flipped compared with the north: a waxing Moon is lit on the left, not the right, and near the equator the lit side is closer to the bottom. Phase dates and times also depend on the time zone, so the same Full Moon can fall on different dates in different cities.
Why does the Moon rise later every day?
The Moon moves along its orbit in the same direction Earth turns, so each day Earth has to turn a little further to bring it back above the horizon. On average, the Moon rises about 50 minutes later each day, but the delay varies with the season and latitude, from roughly half an hour to more than an hour.
Can you see the Moon during the day?
Yes, often, and most easily near the quarters. At First Quarter the Moon usually rises around midday and shines in the afternoon sky; at Last Quarter it usually sets around midday, so look for it in the morning. Near New Moon it is too close to the Sun to see.