Moon Phase on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 81%
- Moon age
- 9.8 days
- Moonrise
- 4:01 PM
- Moonset
- 2:46 AM
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 bright waxing gibbous moon (81%) lights the afternoon on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Each night it rises later and shows more of its face, until Full Moon in a few days.
On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the Moon is a waxing gibbous moon, 81% illuminated and 9.8 days old. More than half the disk is lit, and it keeps growing toward Full Moon. "Gibbous" comes from a Latin word meaning "humped."
Viewing tips
Evening viewing is easy, but the bright Moon washes out faint stars and meteors. Lunar features near the shrinking shadow edge on the left side still show good relief through binoculars.
The next major phase is the Full Moon on May 31 at 4:45 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.
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 Tuesday, May 26, 2026?
- On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the Moon is a waxing gibbous moon, about 81% illuminated and 9.8 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on May 26 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 4:01 PM and moonset at 2:46 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after May 26?
- The next full moon is the Blue Moon on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT.