Moon Phase on Monday, February 9, 2026

Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
48%
Moon age
21.9 days
Moonrise
12:53 AM
Moonset
10:23 AM

Times on this page are for New York, NY (EST) unless noted. Phase and illumination are calculated for 12:00 PM local time with astronomy-engine.

The Moon reaches Last Quarter around Monday, February 9, 2026. It rises around midnight, is highest around sunrise and sets around midday. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 12:53 AM.

A Last Quarter Moon (48% lit) is a morning object on Monday, February 9, 2026. Its terminator runs straight down the middle, and the craters along it stand out, but you will need to be up late or early to see it.

Viewing tips

Evenings are dark until the Moon rises around midnight, which is great for stargazing in the first half of the night. Telescope users can catch terminator detail in the pre-dawn sky.

The next major phase is the New Moon on February 17 at 7:01 AM EST, 8 days from now.

The next full moon is the Worm Moon on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. See the Worm Moon page for times in every US time zone.

The Moon takes about 29.5 days to go through all eight phases, the synodic month. Phases happen at the same instant everywhere on Earth, but the calendar date can change with your time zone, especially when a phase falls near midnight.

FAQ

What is the moon phase on Monday, February 9, 2026?
On Monday, February 9, 2026, the Moon is in its Last Quarter phase, about 48% illuminated and 21.9 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
What time does the Moon rise on February 9 in New York, NY?
In New York, NY, moonrise is at 12:53 AM and moonset at 10:23 AM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
When is the next full moon after February 9?
The next full moon is the Worm Moon on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:38 AM EST.

Nearby days

View February 2026 calendarMoonrise for New York