Moon Phase on Wednesday, April 21, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 99%
- Moon age
- 14.7 days
- Moonrise
- 8:59 PM
- Moonset
- 6:03 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.
On Wednesday, April 21, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 99% illuminated and 14.7 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 Wednesday, April 21, 2027 (99% lit). It rises after sunset, later each night, and is still up in the morning sky after sunrise. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 8:59 PM and moonset at 6:03 AM.
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 April 28 at 4:18 PM EDT, 7 days from now.
The next full moon is the Flower Moon on Thursday, May 20, 2027. See the Flower Moon page for times in every US time zone.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Wednesday, April 21, 2027?
- On Wednesday, April 21, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 99% illuminated and 14.7 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on April 21 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 8:59 PM and moonset at 6:03 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after April 21?
- The next full moon is the Flower Moon on Thursday, May 20, 2027 at 6:59 AM EDT.