Moon Phase on Saturday, April 10, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 16%
- Moon age
- 3.7 days
- Moonrise
- 8:13 AM
- Moonset
- —
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 10, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, 16% illuminated and 3.7 days old. "Waxing" means the lit part is growing each night. From the Northern Hemisphere, the sunlit sliver is on the right side of the Moon.
A waxing crescent moon (16% lit) hangs in the morning sky on Saturday, April 10, 2027. In the first few days after New Moon, you may notice earthshine: a faint glow on the Moon's dark part, caused by sunlight reflected off Earth.
Viewing tips
Look west in the hour after sunset. The thin crescent and earthshine make a beautiful photo above a silhouetted horizon. With a crescent this slim, the sky is still dark enough later in the night for faint stars.
The next major phase is the First Quarter on April 13 at 6:57 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.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Saturday, April 10, 2027?
- On Saturday, April 10, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 16% illuminated and 3.7 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on April 10 in New York, NY?
- The Moon does not set in New York, NY on April 10 (EDT); it stays above the horizon for the full local calendar day. Moonrise is at 8:13 AM.
- When is the next full moon after April 10?
- The next full moon is the Pink Moon on Tuesday, April 20, 2027 at 6:27 PM EDT.