Moon Phase on Thursday, January 7, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- New Moon
- Illumination
- 0%
- Moon age
- 29.7 days
- Moonrise
- 7:27 AM
- Moonset
- 4:30 PM
Times on this page are for New York, NY (EST) unless noted. Phase and illumination are calculated for 12:00 PM local time with astronomy-engine.
The Moon is in its New Moon phase on Thursday, January 7, 2027 (0% illuminated, 29.7 days into the cycle). This phase marks the start of a new lunar cycle of about 29.5 days. The Moon is too close to the Sun in the sky to see. Over the next couple of evenings, a thin crescent will appear low in the west after sunset.
On Thursday, January 7, 2027 there is a New Moon. The Moon is on the same side of Earth as the Sun, so almost none of its sunlit half faces us (0%). When the alignment is exact, a New Moon can cause a solar eclipse, but that only happens a few times a year because the Moon's orbit is tilted about 5° to Earth's.
Viewing tips
This is the best time of the month for stargazing, meteor watching and Milky Way photography, because there is no moonlight. Head to a dark site away from city lights and give your eyes 20–30 minutes to adapt.
The next major phase is the First Quarter on January 15 at 3:35 PM EST, 8 days from now.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Thursday, January 7, 2027?
- On Thursday, January 7, 2027, the Moon is in its New Moon phase, about 0% illuminated and 29.7 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on January 7 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 7:27 AM and moonset at 4:30 PM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after January 7?
- The next full moon is the Wolf Moon on Friday, January 22, 2027 at 7:17 AM EST.