Moon Phase on Monday, July 20, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 42%
- Moon age
- 6.3 days
- Moonrise
- 12:46 PM
- Moonset
- 11:37 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.
On Monday, July 20, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, 42% illuminated and 6.3 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.
The Moon is a waxing crescent moon on Monday, July 20, 2026, with 42% 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 12:46 PM and sets at 11:37 PM.
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 July 21 at 7:06 AM EDT, tomorrow.
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 Monday, July 20, 2026?
- On Monday, July 20, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 42% illuminated and 6.3 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on July 20 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 12:46 PM and moonset at 11:37 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after July 20?
- The next full moon is the Buck Moon on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:36 AM EDT.