Moon Phase on Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 98%
- Moon age
- 15.2 days
- Moonrise
- 7:23 PM
- Moonset
- 6:50 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.
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 98% illuminated and 15.2 days old. "Waning" means the lit part is shrinking after Full Moon. From the Northern Hemisphere, the lit side is now on the left.
The Moon is a waning gibbous moon on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (98% lit). It rises after sunset, later each night, and is still up in the morning sky after sunrise. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 7:23 PM and moonset at 6:50 AM.
Viewing tips
The early evening is darker than at Full Moon, because the Moon now rises after sunset. This is a short window for stargazing before moonrise. Look for the Moon in the western sky in the morning.
The next major phase is the Last Quarter on March 11 at 5:39 AM EST, 7 days from now.
The next full moon is the Pink Moon on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. See the Pink Moon page for times in every US time zone.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Wednesday, March 4, 2026?
- On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 98% illuminated and 15.2 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on March 4 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 7:23 PM and moonset at 6:50 AM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after March 4?
- The next full moon is the Pink Moon on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:12 PM EST.