Moon Phase on Monday, November 2, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 41%
- Moon age
- 23.0 days
- Moonrise
- —
- Moonset
- 1:37 PM
Times on this page are for New York, NY (EST) unless noted. Phase and illumination are calculated for 12:00 PM local time with astronomy-engine.
On Monday, November 2, 2026, the Moon is a waning crescent moon, 41% illuminated and 23.0 days old. Only a thin, shrinking sliver is lit, on the left side as seen from the Northern Hemisphere.
A waning crescent moon (41%) closes out the lunar cycle on Monday, November 2, 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 November 9 at 2:02 AM EST, 7 days from now.
The next full moon is the Beaver Moon on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. See the Beaver 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 Monday, November 2, 2026?
- On Monday, November 2, 2026, the Moon is a waning crescent moon, about 41% illuminated and 23.0 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on November 2 in New York, NY?
- The Moon does not rise above the horizon in New York, NY on November 2 (EST). 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 November 2?
- The next full moon is the Beaver Moon on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 9:54 AM EST.