Moon Phase on Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 21%
- Moon age
- 3.8 days
- Moonrise
- 9:05 AM
- Moonset
- —
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 Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, 21% illuminated and 3.8 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.
A waxing crescent moon (21% lit) hangs in the morning sky on Wednesday, May 20, 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.
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, 3 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 Wednesday, May 20, 2026?
- On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 21% illuminated and 3.8 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on May 20 in New York, NY?
- The Moon does not set in New York, NY on May 20 (EDT); it stays above the horizon for the full local calendar day. Moonrise is at 9:05 AM.
- When is the next full moon after May 20?
- The next full moon is the Blue Moon on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT.