Moon Phase on Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- First Quarter
- Illumination
- 52%
- Moon age
- 8.4 days
- Moonrise
- 12:52 PM
- Moonset
- 11:55 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 Tuesday, November 17, 2026, the Moon is at First Quarter, about 52% illuminated. Despite the name, half of the visible disk is lit. "Quarter" refers to the Moon being a quarter of the way through its orbit since New Moon.
The Moon reaches First Quarter around Tuesday, November 17, 2026. It looks like a half circle lit on the right (Northern Hemisphere). It rises around midday, is highest around sunset and sets around midnight. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 12:52 PM.
Viewing tips
This is one of the best phases for binoculars or a small telescope. Scan along the terminator for crater rims and mountain ranges in strong relief. Evening viewing is convenient, and the Moon sets around midnight, leaving the later night darker.
The next major phase is the Full Moon on November 24 at 9:54 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.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Tuesday, November 17, 2026?
- On Tuesday, November 17, 2026, the Moon is in its First Quarter phase, about 52% illuminated and 8.4 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on November 17 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 12:52 PM and moonset at 11:55 PM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after November 17?
- The next full moon is the Beaver Moon on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 9:54 AM EST.