Moon Phase on Monday, May 18, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 5%
- Moon age
- 1.8 days
- Moonrise
- 6:41 AM
- Moonset
- 10:59 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 Monday, May 18, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, 5% illuminated and 1.8 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.
The Moon is a waxing crescent moon on Monday, May 18, 2026, with 5% of its disk lit. It follows the Sun across the sky by a few hours, so look for it low in the west after sunset. In New York, NY it rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 10:59 PM.
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, 5 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 Monday, May 18, 2026?
- On Monday, May 18, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 5% illuminated and 1.8 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on May 18 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 6:41 AM and moonset at 10:59 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after May 18?
- The next full moon is the Blue Moon on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT.