Moon Phase on Sunday, May 10, 2026

Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
42%
Moon age
23.2 days
Moonrise
2:22 AM
Moonset
1:06 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.

The Moon is a waning crescent moon on Sunday, May 10, 2026 (42% lit). It rises in the early morning hours, shortly before the Sun, so look low in the east before dawn. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 2:22 AM.

A waning crescent moon (42%) closes out the lunar cycle on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Earthshine often returns on the dark part of the disk. The next New Moon is only a few days away.

Viewing tips

Nights are nearly moonless, which makes this an excellent time for deep-sky observing and meteor showers. For the crescent itself, look east about an hour before sunrise.

The next major phase is the New Moon on May 16 at 4:01 PM EDT, 6 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 Sunday, May 10, 2026?
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, the Moon is a waning crescent moon, about 42% illuminated and 23.2 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
What time does the Moon rise on May 10 in New York, NY?
In New York, NY, moonrise is at 2:22 AM and moonset at 1:06 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
When is the next full moon after May 10?
The next full moon is the Blue Moon on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT.

Nearby days

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