Moon Phase on Saturday, January 23, 2027

Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
98%
Moon age
15.9 days
Moonrise
6:45 PM
Moonset
8:01 AM

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.

A waning gibbous moon (98%) rises in the evening on Saturday, January 23, 2027 and rides high in the small hours. Early risers can often see it in the western sky after dawn.

On Saturday, January 23, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 98% illuminated and 15.9 days old. "Waning" means the lit part is shrinking after Full Moon. From the Northern Hemisphere, the lit side is now on the left.

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 January 29 at 5:56 AM EST, 6 days from now.

The next full moon is the Snow Moon on Saturday, February 20, 2027. See the Snow Moon page for times in every US time zone.

The Moon takes about 29.5 days to go through all eight phases, the synodic month. Phases happen at the same instant everywhere on Earth, but the calendar date can change with your time zone, especially when a phase falls near midnight.

FAQ

What is the moon phase on Saturday, January 23, 2027?
On Saturday, January 23, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 98% illuminated and 15.9 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
What time does the Moon rise on January 23 in New York, NY?
In New York, NY, moonrise is at 6:45 PM and moonset at 8:01 AM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
When is the next full moon after January 23?
The next full moon is the Snow Moon on Saturday, February 20, 2027 at 6:24 PM EST.

Nearby days

View January 2027 calendarMoonrise for New York