Moon Phase on Thursday, October 15, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 23%
- Moon age
- 5.0 days
- Moonrise
- 12:21 PM
- Moonset
- 9:02 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 Thursday, October 15, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, 23% illuminated and 5.0 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 Thursday, October 15, 2026, with 23% 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 12:21 PM and sets at 9:02 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 October 18 at 12:13 PM EDT, 3 days from now.
The next full moon is the Hunter's Moon on Monday, October 26, 2026. See the Hunter's Moon page for times in every US time zone.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Thursday, October 15, 2026?
- On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 23% illuminated and 5.0 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on October 15 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 12:21 PM and moonset at 9:02 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after October 15?
- The next full moon is the Hunter's Moon on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM EDT.