Moon Phase on Saturday, March 7, 2026

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

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
82%
Moon age
18.2 days
Moonrise
10:37 PM
Moonset
7:55 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 Saturday, March 7, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 82% illuminated and 18.2 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 Saturday, March 7, 2026 (82% 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 10:37 PM and moonset at 7:55 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, 4 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 Saturday, March 7, 2026?
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 82% illuminated and 18.2 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
What time does the Moon rise on March 7 in New York, NY?
In New York, NY, moonrise is at 10:37 PM and moonset at 7:55 AM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
When is the next full moon after March 7?
The next full moon is the Pink Moon on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:12 PM EST.

Nearby days

View March 2026 calendarMoonrise for New York