Moon Phase on Friday, February 26, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 65%
- Moon age
- 20.0 days
- Moonrise
- —
- Moonset
- 9:07 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 Friday, February 26, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 65% illuminated and 20.0 days old. "Waning" means the lit part is shrinking after Full Moon. From the Northern Hemisphere, the lit side is now on the left.
The Moon is a waning gibbous moon on Friday, February 26, 2027 (65% lit). In New York, NY, moonrise is at and moonset at 9:07 AM.
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 February 28 at 12:17 AM EST, 2 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 Friday, February 26, 2027?
- On Friday, February 26, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 65% illuminated and 20.0 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on February 26 in New York, NY?
- The Moon does not rise above the horizon in New York, NY on February 26 (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 February 26?
- The next full moon is the Worm Moon on Monday, March 22, 2027 at 6:44 AM EST.