Moon Phase on Sunday, July 5, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 72%
- Moon age
- 20.5 days
- Moonrise
- 11:36 PM
- Moonset
- 10:57 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.
On Sunday, July 5, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 72% illuminated and 20.5 days old. "Waning" means the lit part is shrinking after Full Moon. From the Northern Hemisphere, the lit side is now on the left.
The Moon is a waning gibbous moon on Sunday, July 5, 2026 (72% lit). It rises after sunset, later each night, and is still up in the morning sky after sunrise. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 11:36 PM and moonset at 10:57 AM.
Viewing tips
The early evening is darker than at Full Moon, because the Moon now rises after sunset. 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 July 7 at 3:29 PM EDT, 2 days from now.
The next full moon is the Buck Moon on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. See the Buck Moon page for times in every US time zone.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Sunday, July 5, 2026?
- On Sunday, July 5, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 72% illuminated and 20.5 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on July 5 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 11:36 PM and moonset at 10:57 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after July 5?
- The next full moon is the Buck Moon on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:36 AM EDT.