GlensDomain.com Moon Phases
Moon Phase for Tuesday May 19, 2026
Waxing Crescent — 24% Illuminated
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Saturday May 16, 2026 
0% — New |
Sunday May 17, 2026 
8% — Waxing Crescent |
Monday May 18, 2026 
16% — Waxing Crescent |
Wednesday May 20, 2026 
32% — Waxing Crescent |
Thursday May 21, 2026 
40% — Waxing Crescent |
Friday May 22, 2026
40% — Waxing Crescent |
Waxing Crescent Phase
A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon's surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the western sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset.
The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.