Moon Phase on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 78%
- Moon age
- 11.0 days
- Moonrise
- 3:51 PM
- Moonset
- 2:07 AM
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 Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Moon is a waxing gibbous moon, 78% illuminated and 11.0 days old. More than half the disk is lit, and it keeps growing toward Full Moon. "Gibbous" comes from a Latin word meaning "humped."
The Moon is a waxing gibbous moon on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (78% lit). It rises in the afternoon, is already up at sunset, and stays in the sky until after midnight. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 3:51 PM.
Viewing tips
Evening viewing is easy, but the bright Moon washes out faint stars and meteors. Lunar features near the shrinking shadow edge on the left side still show good relief through binoculars.
The next major phase is the Full Moon on October 26 at 12:12 AM EDT, 5 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.
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 Wednesday, October 21, 2026?
- On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Moon is a waxing gibbous moon, about 78% illuminated and 11.0 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on October 21 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 3:51 PM and moonset at 2:07 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after October 21?
- The next full moon is the Hunter's Moon on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM EDT.