Moon Phase on Thursday, July 8, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 27%
- Moon age
- 4.5 days
- Moonrise
- 10:59 AM
- Moonset
- 11:21 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 Thursday, July 8, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, 27% illuminated and 4.5 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.
The Moon is a waxing crescent moon on Thursday, July 8, 2027, with 27% of its disk lit. It follows the Sun across the sky by a few hours, so look for it low in the west after sunset. In New York, NY it rises at 10:59 AM and sets at 11:21 PM.
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 July 10 at 2:39 PM EDT, 2 days from now.
The next full moon is the Buck Moon on Sunday, July 18, 2027. See the Buck Moon page for times in every US time zone.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Thursday, July 8, 2027?
- On Thursday, July 8, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 27% illuminated and 4.5 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on July 8 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 10:59 AM and moonset at 11:21 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after July 8?
- The next full moon is the Buck Moon on Sunday, July 18, 2027 at 11:45 AM EDT.