Moon Phase on Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 97%
- Moon age
- 17.0 days
- Moonrise
- 6:38 PM
- Moonset
- 9:14 AM
Times on this page are for New York, NY (EDT) unless noted. Phase and illumination are calculated for 12:00 PM local time with astronomy-engine.
On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 97% illuminated and 17.0 days old. "Waning" means the lit part is shrinking after Full Moon. From the Northern Hemisphere, the lit side is now on the left.
The Moon is a waning gibbous moon on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (97% lit). It rises after sunset, later each night, and is still up in the morning sky after sunrise. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 6:38 PM and moonset at 9:14 AM.
Viewing tips
The early evening is darker than at Full Moon, because the Moon now rises after sunset. This is a short window for stargazing before moonrise. Look for the Moon in the western sky in the morning.
The next major phase is the Last Quarter on November 1 at 3:28 PM EDT, 5 days from now.
The next full moon is the Beaver Moon on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. See the Beaver Moon page for times in every US time zone.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Tuesday, October 27, 2026?
- On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 97% illuminated and 17.0 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on October 27 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 6:38 PM and moonset at 9:14 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after October 27?
- The next full moon is the Beaver Moon on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 9:54 AM EDT.