Moon Phase on Monday, July 12, 2027

Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
69%
Moon age
8.5 days
Moonrise
3:36 PM
Moonset
12:38 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.

The Moon is a waxing gibbous moon on Monday, July 12, 2027 (69% lit). It rises in the afternoon, is already up at sunset, and stays in the sky until after midnight. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 3:36 PM.

A bright waxing gibbous moon (69%) lights the afternoon on Monday, July 12, 2027. Each night it rises later and shows more of its face, until Full Moon in a few days.

Viewing tips

Evening viewing is easy, but the bright Moon washes out faint stars and meteors. Lunar features near the shrinking shadow edge on the left side still show good relief through binoculars.

The next major phase is the Full Moon on July 18 at 11:45 AM EDT, 6 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.

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 Monday, July 12, 2027?
On Monday, July 12, 2027, the Moon is a waxing gibbous moon, about 69% illuminated and 8.5 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
What time does the Moon rise on July 12 in New York, NY?
In New York, NY, moonrise is at 3:36 PM and moonset at 12:38 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
When is the next full moon after July 12?
The next full moon is the Buck Moon on Sunday, July 18, 2027 at 11:45 AM EDT.

Nearby days

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