Moon Phase on Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 35%
- Moon age
- 6.7 days
- Moonrise
- 11:16 AM
- Moonset
- 10:47 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.
The Moon is a waxing crescent moon on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, with 35% 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 11:16 AM and sets at 10:47 PM.
A waxing crescent moon (35% lit) hangs in the morning sky on Tuesday, December 15, 2026. In the first few days after New Moon, you may notice earthshine: a faint glow on the Moon's dark part, caused by sunlight reflected off Earth.
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, 2 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, December 15, 2026?
- On Tuesday, December 15, 2026, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 35% illuminated and 6.7 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on December 15 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 11:16 AM and moonset at 10:47 PM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after December 15?
- The next full moon is the Cold Moon on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 8:28 PM EST.