Moon Phase on Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 34%
- Moon age
- 5.2 days
- Moonrise
- 10:07 AM
- Moonset
- 1:14 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.
The Moon is a waxing crescent moon on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with 34% 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 10:07 AM and sets at 1:14 AM.
A waxing crescent moon (34% lit) hangs in the morning sky on Wednesday, April 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.
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 April 23 at 10:32 PM EDT, tomorrow.
The next full moon is the Flower Moon on Friday, May 1, 2026. See the Flower Moon page for times in every US time zone.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Wednesday, April 22, 2026?
- On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 34% illuminated and 5.2 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on April 22 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 10:07 AM and moonset at 1:14 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after April 22?
- The next full moon is the Flower Moon on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:23 PM EDT.