Moon Phase on Sunday, May 17, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 1%
- Moon age
- 0.8 days
- Moonrise
- 5:44 AM
- Moonset
- 9:50 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.
A waxing crescent moon (1% lit) hangs in the night sky on Sunday, May 17, 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.
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, 1% illuminated and 0.8 days old. "Waxing" means the lit part is growing each night. From the Northern Hemisphere, the sunlit sliver is on the right side of the Moon.
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 May 23 at 7:11 AM 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.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Sunday, May 17, 2026?
- On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 1% illuminated and 0.8 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on May 17 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 5:44 AM and moonset at 9:50 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after May 17?
- The next full moon is the Blue Moon on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT.