Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on May 17
The Moon phase on May 17 is a Waxing Crescent, with only 1% of its surface illuminated. Visibility of the Moon is very low tonight, making it difficult to see any surface details. The next Full Moon will occur on May 31, 2026.
- ▪The Moon is currently in a Waxing Crescent phase.
- ▪Tonight, only 1% of the Moon will be lit up according to NASA.
- ▪The next Full Moon is scheduled for May 31, 2026.
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Home > Science > Space Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on May 17 There's no visibility tonight. By Lois Mackenzie Lois Mackenzie Lois Mackenzie is a freelance reporter at Mashable. Over the years she has written for many publications, covering everything from the local news to the best pair of running shoes. You can find bylines in publications including Fit&Well, Metro, and Coach magazine, usually covering deals on everything from earbuds to TVs, or guides on how to beat your half marathon time. Read Full Bio on May 17, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Credit: Photo by Omer Tarsuslu/Anadolu via Getty Images There is still very little visibility of the Moon tonight, but we are now in a new lunar phase and it will slowly begin to reappear.
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