Moon Phase on Friday, June 19, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 27%
- Moon age
- 4.5 days
- Moonrise
- 10:33 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 Friday, June 19, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, 27% illuminated and 4.5 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 (27% lit) hangs in the morning sky on Friday, June 19, 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, 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.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Friday, June 19, 2026?
- On Friday, June 19, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 27% illuminated and 4.5 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on June 19 in New York, NY?
- The Moon does not set in New York, NY on June 19 (EDT); it stays above the horizon for the full local calendar day. Moonrise is at 10:33 AM.
- When is the next full moon after June 19?
- The next full moon is the Strawberry Moon on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:57 PM EDT.