Moon Phase on Sunday, March 8, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 75%
- Moon age
- 19.2 days
- Moonrise
- —
- Moonset
- 9:22 AM
Times on this page are for New York, NY (EDT) unless noted. Phase and illumination are calculated for 1:00 PM local time with astronomy-engine.
The Moon is a waning gibbous moon on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (75% lit). In New York, NY, moonrise is at and moonset at 9:22 AM.
A waning gibbous moon (75%) on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and rides high in the small hours. Early risers can often see it in the western sky after dawn.
Viewing tips
The early evening is darker than at Full Moon, before the Moon rises. 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 EDT, 3 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.
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 Sunday, March 8, 2026?
- On Sunday, March 8, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 75% illuminated and 19.2 days old (calculated for 1:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on March 8 in New York, NY?
- The Moon does not rise above the horizon in New York, NY on March 8 (EDT). It may still be visible from the previous night; check the day before on Moonlix for rise times.
- When is the next full moon after March 8?
- The next full moon is the Pink Moon on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:12 PM EDT.