Moon Phase on Saturday, May 9, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 52%
- Moon age
- 22.2 days
- Moonrise
- 1:56 AM
- Moonset
- 12:00 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.
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the Moon is at Last Quarter (also called Third Quarter), about 52% illuminated. The left half is lit, as seen from the Northern Hemisphere. The Moon is three quarters of the way through its orbit since New Moon.
The Moon reaches Last Quarter around Saturday, May 9, 2026. It rises around midnight, is highest around sunrise and sets around midday. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 1:56 AM.
Viewing tips
Evenings are dark until the Moon rises around midnight, which is great for stargazing in the first half of the night. Telescope users can catch terminator detail in the pre-dawn sky.
The next major phase is the New Moon on May 16 at 4:01 PM EDT, 7 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 Saturday, May 9, 2026?
- On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the Moon is in its Last Quarter phase, about 52% illuminated and 22.2 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on May 9 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 1:56 AM and moonset at 12:00 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after May 9?
- The next full moon is the Blue Moon on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT.