Moon Phase on Tuesday, June 8, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 20%
- Moon age
- 3.8 days
- Moonrise
- 9:31 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.
A waxing crescent moon (20% lit) hangs in the morning sky on Tuesday, June 8, 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.
On Tuesday, June 8, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, 20% illuminated and 3.8 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.
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 June 11 at 6:56 AM EDT, 3 days from now.
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.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Tuesday, June 8, 2027?
- On Tuesday, June 8, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 20% illuminated and 3.8 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on June 8 in New York, NY?
- The Moon does not set in New York, NY on June 8 (EDT); it stays above the horizon for the full local calendar day. Moonrise is at 9:31 AM.
- When is the next full moon after June 8?
- The next full moon is the Strawberry Moon on Friday, June 18, 2027 at 8:45 PM EDT.