Moon Phase on Monday, December 14, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 26%
- Moon age
- 5.7 days
- Moonrise
- 10:54 AM
- Moonset
- 9:44 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, December 14, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, 26% illuminated and 5.7 days old. "Waxing" means the lit part is growing each night. From the Northern Hemisphere, the sunlit sliver is on the right side of the Moon.
The Moon is a waxing crescent moon on Monday, December 14, 2026, with 26% of its disk lit. It follows the Sun across the sky by a few hours, so look for it low in the west after sunset. In New York, NY it rises at 10:54 AM and sets at 9:44 PM.
Viewing tips
Look west in the hour after sunset. The thin crescent and earthshine make a beautiful photo above a silhouetted horizon. With a crescent this slim, the sky is still dark enough later in the night for faint stars.
The next major phase is the First Quarter on December 17 at 12:43 AM EST, 3 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 Monday, December 14, 2026?
- On Monday, December 14, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 26% illuminated and 5.7 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on December 14 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 10:54 AM and moonset at 9:44 PM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after December 14?
- The next full moon is the Cold Moon on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 8:28 PM EST.