Moon Phase on Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 86%
- Moon age
- 18.2 days
- Moonrise
- —
- Moonset
- 7:56 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.
A waning gibbous moon (86%) on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 and rides high in the small hours. Early risers can often see it in the western sky after dawn.
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 86% illuminated and 18.2 days old. "Waning" means the lit part is shrinking after Full Moon. From the Northern Hemisphere, the lit side is now on the left.
Viewing tips
The early evening is darker than at Full Moon, before the Moon rises. This is a short window for stargazing before moonrise. Look for the Moon in the western sky in the morning.
The next major phase is the Last Quarter on May 9 at 5:11 PM EDT, 4 days from now.
The next full moon is the Blue Moon on Sunday, May 31, 2026. See the Blue 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, May 5, 2026?
- On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 86% illuminated and 18.2 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on May 5 in New York, NY?
- The Moon does not rise above the horizon in New York, NY on May 5 (EDT). It may still be visible from the previous night; check the day before on Moonlix for rise times.
- When is the next full moon after May 5?
- The next full moon is the Blue Moon on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT.