Moon Phase on Monday, February 23, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 41%
- Moon age
- 6.2 days
- Moonrise
- 9:32 AM
- Moonset
- —
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.
On Monday, February 23, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, 41% illuminated and 6.2 days old. "Waxing" means the lit part is growing each night. From the Northern Hemisphere, the sunlit sliver is on the right side of the Moon.
A waxing crescent moon (41% lit) hangs in the morning sky on Monday, February 23, 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, tomorrow.
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 Monday, February 23, 2026?
- On Monday, February 23, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 41% illuminated and 6.2 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on February 23 in New York, NY?
- The Moon does not set in New York, NY on February 23 (EST); it stays above the horizon for the full local calendar day. Moonrise is at 9:32 AM.
- When is the next full moon after February 23?
- The next full moon is the Worm Moon on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:38 AM EST.