Moon Phase on Monday, August 2, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- New Moon
- Illumination
- 0%
- Moon age
- 0.2 days
- Moonrise
- 5:58 AM
- Moonset
- 8:25 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.
The Moon is in its New Moon phase on Monday, August 2, 2027 (0% illuminated, 0.2 days into the cycle). This phase marks the start of a new lunar cycle of about 29.5 days. The Moon is too close to the Sun in the sky to see. Over the next couple of evenings, a thin crescent will appear low in the west after sunset.
On Monday, August 2, 2027 there is a New Moon. The Moon is on the same side of Earth as the Sun, so almost none of its sunlit half faces us (0%). When the alignment is exact, a New Moon can cause a solar eclipse, but that only happens a few times a year because the Moon's orbit is tilted about 5° to Earth's.
Viewing tips
This is the best time of the month for stargazing, meteor watching and Milky Way photography, because there is no moonlight. Head to a dark site away from city lights and give your eyes 20–30 minutes to adapt.
The next major phase is the First Quarter on August 9 at 12:54 AM EDT, 7 days from now.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Monday, August 2, 2027?
- On Monday, August 2, 2027, the Moon is in its New Moon phase, about 0% illuminated and 0.2 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on August 2 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 5:58 AM and moonset at 8:25 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after August 2?
- The next full moon is the Sturgeon Moon on Tuesday, August 17, 2027 at 3:29 AM EDT.