Waxing Crescent Moon Visible on March 21, 2026
On March 21, 2026, the Moon enters its Waxing Crescent phase, with approximately 13.55% illumination, rising at 8:14 AM and setting at 10:31 PM in Los Angeles.
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the Moon will be in its Waxing Crescent phase, with approximately 13.55% of its surface illuminated. In Los Angeles, California, the Moon is expected to rise at 8:14 AM and set at 10:31 PM, providing a viewing window of about 14 hours and 17 minutes.
The Waxing Crescent phase occurs a few days after the New Moon, as the visible portion of the Moon increases. This phase is characterized by a thin sliver of illumination on the right side in the Northern Hemisphere. The Moon's phases result from its 29.5-day orbit around Earth, during which varying portions of its surface are illuminated by the Sun.
Observers can expect the Moon to continue brightening each night, progressing through the First Quarter and Waxing Gibbous phases, until it reaches the Full Moon. The next Full Moon is anticipated on April 1, 2026.