Moon Phase on Saturday, July 10, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- First Quarter
- Illumination
- 49%
- Moon age
- 6.5 days
- Moonrise
- 1:20 PM
- 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 First Quarter Moon (49% lit) dominates the evening sky on Saturday, July 10, 2027. The terminator, the line between day and night on the Moon, runs straight down the middle, and shadows along it make craters and mountains stand out sharply.
On Saturday, July 10, 2027, the Moon is at First Quarter, about 49% illuminated. Despite the name, half of the visible disk is lit. "Quarter" refers to the Moon being a quarter of the way through its orbit since New Moon.
Viewing tips
This is one of the best phases for binoculars or a small telescope. Scan along the terminator for crater rims and mountain ranges in strong relief. Evening viewing is convenient, and the Moon sets around midnight, leaving the later night darker.
The next major phase is the Full Moon on July 18 at 11:45 AM EDT, 8 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 Saturday, July 10, 2027?
- On Saturday, July 10, 2027, the Moon is in its First Quarter phase, about 49% illuminated and 6.5 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on July 10 in New York, NY?
- The Moon does not set in New York, NY on July 10 (EDT); it stays above the horizon for the full local calendar day. Moonrise is at 1:20 PM.
- When is the next full moon after July 10?
- The next full moon is the Buck Moon on Sunday, July 18, 2027 at 11:45 AM EDT.