Moon Phase on Friday, May 15, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 2%
- Moon age
- 28.2 days
- Moonrise
- 4:24 AM
- Moonset
- 7:09 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 Friday, May 15, 2026, the Moon is a waning crescent moon, 2% illuminated and 28.2 days old. Only a thin, shrinking sliver is lit, on the left side as seen from the Northern Hemisphere.
The Moon is a waning crescent moon on Friday, May 15, 2026 (2% 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 4:24 AM.
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, tomorrow.
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 Friday, May 15, 2026?
- On Friday, May 15, 2026, the Moon is a waning crescent moon, about 2% illuminated and 28.2 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on May 15 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 4:24 AM and moonset at 7:09 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after May 15?
- The next full moon is the Blue Moon on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT.