Moon Phase on Sunday, October 25, 2026

Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
100%
Moon age
15.0 days
Moonrise
5:26 PM
Moonset
6:40 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.

The Moon is a waxing gibbous moon on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (100% 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 5:26 PM.

A bright waxing gibbous moon (100%) lights the afternoon on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Each night it rises later and shows more of its face, until Full Moon in a few days.

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, 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 Sunday, October 25, 2026?
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Moon is a waxing gibbous moon, about 100% illuminated and 15.0 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
What time does the Moon rise on October 25 in New York, NY?
In New York, NY, moonrise is at 5:26 PM and moonset at 6:40 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
When is the next full moon after October 25?
The next full moon is the Hunter's Moon on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM EDT.

Nearby days

View October 2026 calendarMoonrise for New York