Moon Phase on Sunday, August 16, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 18%
- Moon age
- 3.9 days
- Moonrise
- 10:29 AM
- Moonset
- 9:39 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 Sunday, August 16, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, 18% illuminated and 3.9 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 Sunday, August 16, 2026, with 18% 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 10:29 AM and sets at 9:39 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 August 19 at 10:46 PM EDT, 3 days from now.
The next full moon is the Sturgeon Moon on Friday, August 28, 2026. See the Sturgeon Moon page for times in every US time zone.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Sunday, August 16, 2026?
- On Sunday, August 16, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 18% illuminated and 3.9 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on August 16 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 10:29 AM and moonset at 9:39 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after August 16?
- The next full moon is the Sturgeon Moon on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 12:19 AM EDT.