Moon Phase on Saturday, October 17, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 41%
- Moon age
- 7.0 days
- Moonrise
- 1:55 PM
- Moonset
- 10:55 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 waxing crescent moon (41% lit) hangs in the afternoon sky on Saturday, October 17, 2026. In the first few days after New Moon, you may notice earthshine: a faint glow on the Moon's dark part, caused by sunlight reflected off Earth.
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, 41% illuminated and 7.0 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.
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, tomorrow.
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.
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, October 17, 2026?
- On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 41% illuminated and 7.0 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on October 17 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 1:55 PM and moonset at 10:55 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after October 17?
- The next full moon is the Hunter's Moon on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM EDT.