Moon Phase on Tuesday, February 9, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 9%
- Moon age
- 3.0 days
- Moonrise
- 8:09 AM
- Moonset
- 8:37 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 a waxing crescent moon on Tuesday, February 9, 2027, with 9% of its disk lit. It follows the Sun across the sky by a few hours, so look for it low in the west after sunset. In New York, NY it rises at 8:09 AM and sets at 8:37 PM.
A waxing crescent moon (9% lit) hangs in the morning sky on Tuesday, February 9, 2027. In the first few days after New Moon, you may notice earthshine: a faint glow on the Moon's dark part, caused by sunlight reflected off Earth.
Viewing tips
Look west in the hour after sunset. The thin crescent and earthshine make a beautiful photo above a silhouetted horizon. With a crescent this slim, the sky is still dark enough later in the night for faint stars.
The next major phase is the First Quarter on February 14 at 2:59 AM EST, 5 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.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Tuesday, February 9, 2027?
- On Tuesday, February 9, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 9% illuminated and 3.0 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on February 9 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 8:09 AM and moonset at 8:37 PM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after February 9?
- The next full moon is the Snow Moon on Saturday, February 20, 2027 at 6:24 PM EST.