Moon Phase on Friday, July 10, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 20%
- Moon age
- 25.5 days
- Moonrise
- 1:23 AM
- Moonset
- 4:56 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.
A waning crescent moon (20%) closes out the lunar cycle on Friday, July 10, 2026. Earthshine often returns on the dark part of the disk. The next New Moon is only a few days away.
On Friday, July 10, 2026, the Moon is a waning crescent moon, 20% illuminated and 25.5 days old. Only a thin, shrinking sliver is lit, on the left side as seen from the Northern Hemisphere.
Viewing tips
Nights are nearly moonless, which makes this an excellent time for deep-sky observing and meteor showers. For the crescent itself, look east about an hour before sunrise.
The next major phase is the New Moon on July 14 at 5:44 AM EDT, 4 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.
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 Friday, July 10, 2026?
- On Friday, July 10, 2026, the Moon is a waning crescent moon, about 20% illuminated and 25.5 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on July 10 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 1:23 AM and moonset at 4:56 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after July 10?
- The next full moon is the Buck Moon on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:36 AM EDT.