Moon Phase on Saturday, June 6, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 68%
- Moon age
- 20.8 days
- Moonrise
- 12:24 AM
- Moonset
- 10:56 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.
The Moon is a waning gibbous moon on Saturday, June 6, 2026 (68% lit). It rises after midnight and is still up in the morning sky after sunrise. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 12:24 AM and moonset at 10:56 AM.
A waning gibbous moon (68%) rises after midnight on Saturday, June 6, 2026 and rides high in the small hours. Early risers can often see it in the western sky after dawn.
Viewing tips
The early evening is darker than at Full Moon, because the Moon now rises after midnight. This is a short window for stargazing before moonrise. Look for the Moon in the western sky in the morning.
The next major phase is the Last Quarter on June 8 at 6:00 AM EDT, 2 days from now.
The next full moon is the Strawberry Moon on Monday, June 29, 2026. See the Strawberry 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 Saturday, June 6, 2026?
- On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 68% illuminated and 20.8 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on June 6 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 12:24 AM and moonset at 10:56 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after June 6?
- The next full moon is the Strawberry Moon on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:57 PM EDT.