Moon Phase on Sunday, March 22, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 17%
- Moon age
- 3.6 days
- Moonrise
- 8:32 AM
- Moonset
- —
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.
A waxing crescent moon (17% lit) hangs in the morning sky on Sunday, March 22, 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.
On Sunday, March 22, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, 17% illuminated and 3.6 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.
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, 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.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Sunday, March 22, 2026?
- On Sunday, March 22, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 17% illuminated and 3.6 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on March 22 in New York, NY?
- The Moon does not set in New York, NY on March 22 (EDT); it stays above the horizon for the full local calendar day. Moonrise is at 8:32 AM.
- When is the next full moon after March 22?
- The next full moon is the Pink Moon on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:12 PM EDT.