Moon Phase on Thursday, March 19, 2026

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

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
1%
Moon age
0.6 days
Moonrise
7:07 AM
Moonset
8:09 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 Thursday, March 19, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, 1% illuminated and 0.6 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.

The Moon is a waxing crescent moon on Thursday, March 19, 2026, with 1% of its disk lit. It follows the Sun across the sky by a few hours, so look for it low in the west after sunset. In New York, NY it rises at 7:07 AM and sets at 8:09 PM.

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 March 25 at 3:18 PM EDT, 6 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 Thursday, March 19, 2026?
On Thursday, March 19, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 1% illuminated and 0.6 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
What time does the Moon rise on March 19 in New York, NY?
In New York, NY, moonrise is at 7:07 AM and moonset at 8:09 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
When is the next full moon after March 19?
The next full moon is the Pink Moon on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:12 PM EDT.

Nearby days

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