Moon Phase on Sunday, February 14, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- First Quarter
- Illumination
- 54%
- Moon age
- 8.0 days
- Moonrise
- 10:28 AM
- Moonset
- 1:11 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.
On Sunday, February 14, 2027, the Moon is at First Quarter, about 54% illuminated. Despite the name, half of the visible disk is lit. "Quarter" refers to the Moon being a quarter of the way through its orbit since New Moon.
The Moon reaches First Quarter around Sunday, February 14, 2027. It looks like a half circle lit on the right (Northern Hemisphere). It rises around midday, is highest around sunset and sets around midnight. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 10:28 AM.
Viewing tips
This is one of the best phases for binoculars or a small telescope. Scan along the terminator for crater rims and mountain ranges in strong relief. Evening viewing is convenient, and the Moon sets around midnight, leaving the later night darker.
The next major phase is the Full Moon on February 20 at 6:24 PM 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.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Sunday, February 14, 2027?
- On Sunday, February 14, 2027, the Moon is in its First Quarter phase, about 54% illuminated and 8.0 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on February 14 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 10:28 AM and moonset at 1:11 AM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after February 14?
- The next full moon is the Snow Moon on Saturday, February 20, 2027 at 6:24 PM EST.