Moon Phase on Monday, June 15, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 1%
- Moon age
- 0.5 days
- Moonrise
- 5:25 AM
- Moonset
- 9:40 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.
The Moon is a waxing crescent moon on Monday, June 15, 2026, with 1% 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 5:25 AM and sets at 9:40 PM.
A waxing crescent moon (1% lit) hangs in the night sky on Monday, June 15, 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 June 21 at 5:55 PM EDT, 6 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.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Monday, June 15, 2026?
- On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 1% illuminated and 0.5 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on June 15 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 5:25 AM and moonset at 9:40 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after June 15?
- The next full moon is the Strawberry Moon on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:57 PM EDT.