Moon Phase on Saturday, March 20, 2027

Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
96%
Moon age
12.3 days
Moonrise
5:23 PM
Moonset
5:53 AM

Times on this page are for New York, NY (EDT) unless noted. Phase and illumination are calculated for 12:00 PM local time with astronomy-engine.

The Moon is a waxing gibbous moon on Saturday, March 20, 2027 (96% lit). It rises in the afternoon, is already up at sunset, and stays in the sky until after midnight. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 5:23 PM.

A bright waxing gibbous moon (96%) lights the afternoon on Saturday, March 20, 2027. Each night it rises later and shows more of its face, until Full Moon in a few days.

Viewing tips

Evening viewing is easy, but the bright Moon washes out faint stars and meteors. Lunar features near the shrinking shadow edge on the left side still show good relief through binoculars.

The next major phase is the Full Moon on March 22 at 6:44 AM EDT, 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 Saturday, March 20, 2027?
On Saturday, March 20, 2027, the Moon is a waxing gibbous moon, about 96% illuminated and 12.3 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
What time does the Moon rise on March 20 in New York, NY?
In New York, NY, moonrise is at 5:23 PM and moonset at 5:53 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
When is the next full moon after March 20?
The next full moon is the Worm Moon on Monday, March 22, 2027 at 6:44 AM EDT.

Nearby days

View March 2027 calendarMoonrise for New York