Moon Phase on Thursday, May 27, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 59%
- Moon age
- 21.2 days
- Moonrise
- 12:59 AM
- Moonset
- 11:45 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 Thursday, May 27, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 59% illuminated and 21.2 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 Thursday, May 27, 2027 (59% lit). It rises after midnight and is still up in the morning sky after sunrise. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 12:59 AM and moonset at 11:45 AM.
Viewing tips
The early evening is darker than at Full Moon, because the Moon now rises after midnight. 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 May 28 at 9:58 AM EDT, tomorrow.
The next full moon is the Strawberry Moon on Friday, June 18, 2027. See the Strawberry 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 Thursday, May 27, 2027?
- On Thursday, May 27, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 59% illuminated and 21.2 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on May 27 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 12:59 AM and moonset at 11:45 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after May 27?
- The next full moon is the Strawberry Moon on Friday, June 18, 2027 at 8:45 PM EDT.