Moon Phase on Friday, March 20, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 3%
- Moon age
- 1.6 days
- Moonrise
- 7:31 AM
- Moonset
- 9:24 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.
The Moon is a waxing crescent moon on Friday, March 20, 2026, with 3% 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 7:31 AM and sets at 9:24 PM.
A waxing crescent moon (3% lit) hangs in the morning sky on Friday, March 20, 2026. In the first few days after New Moon, you may notice earthshine: a faint glow on the Moon's dark part, caused by sunlight reflected off Earth.
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, 5 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 Friday, March 20, 2026?
- On Friday, March 20, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 3% illuminated and 1.6 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on March 20 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 7:31 AM and moonset at 9:24 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after March 20?
- The next full moon is the Pink Moon on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:12 PM EDT.