Moon Phase on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 2%
- Moon age
- 1.2 days
- Moonrise
- 7:20 AM
- Moonset
- 7:04 PM
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 is a waxing crescent moon on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with 2% of its disk lit. It follows the Sun across the sky by a few hours, so look for it low in the west after sunset. In New York, NY it rises at 7:20 AM and sets at 7:04 PM.
A waxing crescent moon (2% lit) hangs in the morning sky on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. In the first few days after New Moon, you may notice earthshine: a faint glow on the Moon's dark part, caused by sunlight reflected off Earth.
Viewing tips
Look west in the hour after sunset. The thin crescent and earthshine make a beautiful photo above a silhouetted horizon. With a crescent this slim, the sky is still dark enough later in the night for faint stars.
The next major phase is the First Quarter on February 24 at 7:28 AM EST, 6 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.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Wednesday, February 18, 2026?
- On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 2% illuminated and 1.2 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on February 18 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 7:20 AM and moonset at 7:04 PM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after February 18?
- The next full moon is the Worm Moon on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:38 AM EST.