Waning Crescent Moon Visible on March 14, 2026
On March 14, 2026, the Moon will be in its waning crescent phase, with approximately 17% illumination, leading up to the new moon on March 18.
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Moon will be in its waning crescent phase, with approximately 17% of its surface illuminated. This phase occurs as the Moon approaches the new moon, which is expected on March 18.
During the waning crescent phase, the Moon rises in the early morning hours and sets in the afternoon. For example, in Phoenix, Arizona, the Moon will rise at 4:10 AM and set at 2:21 PM on March 14. Observers can expect to see a thin sliver of the Moon's surface illuminated, offering a subtle display in the pre-dawn sky.
The Moon's phases result from its orbit around Earth, which takes approximately 29.5 days to complete. As the Moon moves through its cycle, varying portions of its surface are illuminated by the Sun, leading to the different phases observed from Earth.