Moon Phase on Saturday, September 5, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 35%
- Moon age
- 23.9 days
- Moonrise
- —
- Moonset
- 3:57 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 Saturday, September 5, 2026, the Moon is a waning crescent moon, 35% illuminated and 23.9 days old. Only a thin, shrinking sliver is lit, on the left side as seen from the Northern Hemisphere.
A waning crescent moon (35%) closes out the lunar cycle on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Earthshine often returns on the dark part of the disk. The next New Moon is only a few days away.
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 September 10 at 11:27 PM EDT, 5 days from now.
The next full moon is the Harvest Moon on Saturday, September 26, 2026. See the Harvest 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 Saturday, September 5, 2026?
- On Saturday, September 5, 2026, the Moon is a waning crescent moon, about 35% illuminated and 23.9 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on September 5 in New York, NY?
- The Moon does not rise above the horizon in New York, NY on September 5 (EDT). It may still be visible from the previous night; check the day before on Moonlix for rise times.
- When is the next full moon after September 5?
- The next full moon is the Harvest Moon on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 12:49 PM EDT.