Moon Phase on Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- New Moon
- Illumination
- 0%
- Moon age
- 29.2 days
- Moonrise
- 6:44 AM
- Moonset
- 6:56 PM
Times on this page are for New York, NY (EDT) unless noted. Phase and illumination are calculated for 12:00 PM local time with astronomy-engine.
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026 there is a New Moon. The Moon is on the same side of Earth as the Sun, so almost none of its sunlit half faces us (0%). When the alignment is exact, a New Moon can cause a solar eclipse, but that only happens a few times a year because the Moon's orbit is tilted about 5° to Earth's.
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Moon is at or near New Moon, with about 0% of its disk lit. At this phase the Moon sits roughly between Earth and the Sun, so the side facing us is in shadow. It rises and sets with the Sun, and its glare hides it in daylight, which makes it practically invisible from New York, NY.
Viewing tips
This is the best time of the month for stargazing, meteor watching and Milky Way photography, because there is no moonlight. Head to a dark site away from city lights and give your eyes 20–30 minutes to adapt.
The next major phase is the First Quarter on March 25 at 3:18 PM EDT, 7 days from now.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Wednesday, March 18, 2026?
- On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Moon is in its New Moon phase, about 0% illuminated and 29.2 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on March 18 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 6:44 AM and moonset at 6:56 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after March 18?
- The next full moon is the Pink Moon on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:12 PM EDT.