Moon Phase on Tuesday, August 17, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Full Moon
- Illumination
- 100%
- Moon age
- 15.2 days
- Moonrise
- 7:57 PM
- Moonset
- 6:21 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 Tuesday, August 17, 2027. The exact moment of full phase is 7:04 PM (EDT). To the naked eye, the Moon looks full for about a day either side. In New York, NY, it rises at 7:57 PM.
The Full Moon of Tuesday, August 17, 2027 is traditionally called the Harvest 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 August 24 at 10:27 PM EDT, 7 days from now.
The next full moon is the Harvest Moon on Wednesday, September 15, 2027. See the Harvest Moon page for times in every US time zone.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Tuesday, August 17, 2027?
- On Tuesday, August 17, 2027, the Moon is in its Full Moon phase, about 100% illuminated and 15.2 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on August 17 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 7:57 PM and moonset at 6:21 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after August 17?
- The next full moon is the Harvest Moon on Wednesday, September 15, 2027 at 7:04 PM EDT.
Nearby days
View August 2027 calendarFull moon guide for this nightMoonrise for New York