Moon Phase on Sunday, July 18, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Full Moon
- Illumination
- 100%
- Moon age
- 14.5 days
- Moonrise
- 8:38 PM
- Moonset
- 5:24 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.
It's a Full Moon on Sunday, July 18, 2027. The exact moment of full phase is 3:29 AM (EDT). To the naked eye, the Moon looks full for about a day either side. In New York, NY, it rises at 8:38 PM.
The Full Moon of Sunday, July 18, 2027 is traditionally called the Sturgeon Moon. At 100% lit, it is the brightest phase of the month. On rare occasions, when the alignment is exact, it passes through Earth's shadow and causes a lunar eclipse.
Viewing tips
Watch the moonrise over the eastern horizon around sunset, when the Moon often looks orange and large. Full Moon is the worst time for faint-object stargazing, but a good time for night walks and landscape photography by moonlight.
The next major phase is the Last Quarter on July 26 at 12:55 PM EDT, 8 days from now.
The next full moon is the Sturgeon Moon on Tuesday, August 17, 2027. See the Sturgeon Moon page for times in every US time zone.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Sunday, July 18, 2027?
- On Sunday, July 18, 2027, the Moon is in its Full Moon phase, about 100% illuminated and 14.5 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on July 18 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 8:38 PM and moonset at 5:24 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after July 18?
- The next full moon is the Sturgeon Moon on Tuesday, August 17, 2027 at 3:29 AM EDT.
Nearby days
View July 2027 calendarFull moon guide for this nightMoonrise for New York