Moon Phase on Saturday, April 3, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 11%
- Moon age
- 26.3 days
- Moonrise
- 4:56 AM
- Moonset
- 4:11 PM
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.
On Saturday, April 3, 2027, the Moon is a waning crescent moon, 11% illuminated and 26.3 days old. Only a thin, shrinking sliver is lit, on the left side as seen from the Northern Hemisphere.
The Moon is a waning crescent moon on Saturday, April 3, 2027 (11% lit). It rises in the early morning hours, shortly before the Sun, so look low in the east before dawn. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 4:56 AM.
Viewing tips
Nights are nearly moonless, which makes this an excellent time for deep-sky observing and meteor showers. For the crescent itself, look east about an hour before sunrise.
The next major phase is the New Moon on April 6 at 7:51 PM EDT, 3 days from now.
The next full moon is the Pink Moon on Tuesday, April 20, 2027. See the Pink 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, April 3, 2027?
- On Saturday, April 3, 2027, the Moon is a waning crescent moon, about 11% illuminated and 26.3 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on April 3 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 4:56 AM and moonset at 4:11 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after April 3?
- The next full moon is the Pink Moon on Tuesday, April 20, 2027 at 6:27 PM EDT.