Moon Phase on Monday, February 22, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 96%
- Moon age
- 16.0 days
- Moonrise
- 8:01 PM
- Moonset
- 7:19 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 (96%) rises in the evening on Monday, February 22, 2027 and rides high in the small hours. Early risers can often see it in the western sky after dawn.
On Monday, February 22, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 96% illuminated and 16.0 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 February 28 at 12:17 AM EST, 6 days from now.
The next full moon is the Worm Moon on Monday, March 22, 2027. See the Worm 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 Monday, February 22, 2027?
- On Monday, February 22, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 96% illuminated and 16.0 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on February 22 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 8:01 PM and moonset at 7:19 AM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after February 22?
- The next full moon is the Worm Moon on Monday, March 22, 2027 at 6:44 AM EST.