Moon Phase on Thursday, January 28, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 58%
- Moon age
- 20.9 days
- Moonrise
- —
- Moonset
- 10:08 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.
The Moon is a waning gibbous moon on Thursday, January 28, 2027 (58% lit). In New York, NY, moonrise is at and moonset at 10:08 AM.
A waning gibbous moon (58%) on Thursday, January 28, 2027 and rides high in the small hours. Early risers can often see it in the western sky after dawn.
Viewing tips
The early evening is darker than at Full Moon, before the Moon rises. 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, tomorrow.
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 Thursday, January 28, 2027?
- On Thursday, January 28, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 58% illuminated and 20.9 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on January 28 in New York, NY?
- The Moon does not rise above the horizon in New York, NY on January 28 (EST). It may still be visible from the previous night; check the day before on Moonlix for rise times.
- When is the next full moon after January 28?
- The next full moon is the Snow Moon on Saturday, February 20, 2027 at 6:24 PM EST.