Moon in Waxing Crescent Phase on March 23, 2026
On March 23, 2026, the Moon will be in its Waxing Crescent phase, with 23% illumination, as it progresses through its 29.5-day lunar cycle.
On March 23, 2026, the Moon will be in its Waxing Crescent phase, with approximately 23% of its surface illuminated. This phase occurs as the Moon progresses through its 29.5-day lunar cycle, transitioning from New Moon to Full Moon.
During the Waxing Crescent phase, the Moon rises in the morning and sets in the evening, becoming visible toward the southwest in the early evening. Observers can expect the Moon to rise at 7:16 AM and set at 3:00 PM local time.
The next significant lunar event is the First Quarter Moon, anticipated on March 25, 2026, at 3:18 PM EDT. Following that, the Full Moon is expected on April 1, 2026.
The lunar cycle comprises eight distinct phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent. These phases result from the Moon's orbit around Earth and the varying angles of sunlight illuminating its surface.