Moon Phase on Tuesday, November 24, 2026

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

Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
100%
Moon age
15.4 days
Moonrise
4:15 PM
Moonset
7:05 AM

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.

It's a Full Moon on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. The exact moment of full phase is 8:28 PM (EST). To the naked eye, the Moon looks full for about a day either side. In New York, NY, it rises at 4:15 PM.

The Full Moon of Tuesday, November 24, 2026 is traditionally called the Cold Moon. At 100% lit, it is the brightest phase of the month. On rare occasions, when the alignment is exact, it passes through Earth's shadow and causes a lunar eclipse.

Viewing tips

Watch the moonrise over the eastern horizon around sunset, when the Moon often looks orange and large. Full Moon is the worst time for faint-object stargazing, but a good time for night walks and landscape photography by moonlight.

The next major phase is the Last Quarter on December 1 at 1:09 AM EST, 7 days from now.

The next full moon is the Cold Moon on Wednesday, December 23, 2026. See the Cold Moon page for times in every US time zone.

FAQ

What is the moon phase on Tuesday, November 24, 2026?
On Tuesday, November 24, 2026, the Moon is in its Full Moon phase, about 100% illuminated and 15.4 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
What time does the Moon rise on November 24 in New York, NY?
In New York, NY, moonrise is at 4:15 PM and moonset at 7:05 AM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
When is the next full moon after November 24?
The next full moon is the Cold Moon on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 8:28 PM EST.

Nearby days

View November 2026 calendarFull moon guide for this nightMoonrise for New York