Moon Phase on Tuesday, July 20, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 96%
- Moon age
- 16.5 days
- Moonrise
- 9:30 PM
- Moonset
- 7:27 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.
On Tuesday, July 20, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 96% illuminated and 16.5 days old. "Waning" means the lit part is shrinking after Full Moon. From the Northern Hemisphere, the lit side is now on the left.
The Moon is a waning gibbous moon on Tuesday, July 20, 2027 (96% lit). It rises after sunset, later each night, and is still up in the morning sky after sunrise. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 9:30 PM and moonset at 7:27 AM.
Viewing tips
The early evening is darker than at Full Moon, because the Moon now rises after sunset. This is a short window for stargazing before moonrise. Look for the Moon in the western sky in the morning.
The next major phase is the Last Quarter on July 26 at 12:55 PM EDT, 6 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 Tuesday, July 20, 2027?
- On Tuesday, July 20, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 96% illuminated and 16.5 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on July 20 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 9:30 PM and moonset at 7:27 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after July 20?
- The next full moon is the Sturgeon Moon on Tuesday, August 17, 2027 at 3:29 AM EDT.