Moon Phase on Friday, August 6, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 24%
- Moon age
- 4.2 days
- Moonrise
- 11:04 AM
- Moonset
- 10:12 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.
A waxing crescent moon (24% lit) hangs in the morning sky on Friday, August 6, 2027. In the first few days after New Moon, you may notice earthshine: a faint glow on the Moon's dark part, caused by sunlight reflected off Earth.
On Friday, August 6, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, 24% illuminated and 4.2 days old. "Waxing" means the lit part is growing each night. From the Northern Hemisphere, the sunlit sliver is on the right side of the Moon.
Viewing tips
Look west in the hour after sunset. The thin crescent and earthshine make a beautiful photo above a silhouetted horizon. With a crescent this slim, the sky is still dark enough later in the night for faint stars.
The next major phase is the First Quarter on August 9 at 12:54 AM EDT, 3 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 Friday, August 6, 2027?
- On Friday, August 6, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 24% illuminated and 4.2 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on August 6 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 11:04 AM and moonset at 10:12 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after August 6?
- The next full moon is the Sturgeon Moon on Tuesday, August 17, 2027 at 3:29 AM EDT.