Moon Phase on Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 98%
- Moon age
- 12.6 days
- Moonrise
- 6:09 PM
- Moonset
- 5:54 AM
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 Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the Moon is a waxing gibbous moon, 98% illuminated and 12.6 days old. More than half the disk is lit, and it keeps growing toward Full Moon. "Gibbous" comes from a Latin word meaning "humped."
The Moon is a waxing gibbous moon on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (98% lit). It rises in the evening, is up through the night, and stays in the sky until morning. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 6:09 PM.
Viewing tips
Evening viewing is easy, but the bright Moon washes out faint stars and meteors. Lunar features near the shrinking shadow edge on the left side still show good relief through binoculars.
The next major phase is the Full Moon on April 1 at 10:12 PM EDT, tomorrow.
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 Tuesday, March 31, 2026?
- On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the Moon is a waxing gibbous moon, about 98% illuminated and 12.6 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on March 31 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 6:09 PM and moonset at 5:54 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after March 31?
- The next full moon is the Pink Moon on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:12 PM EDT.