Moon Phase on Sunday, August 22, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 75%
- Moon age
- 20.2 days
- Moonrise
- 9:50 PM
- Moonset
- 11:32 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 Sunday, August 22, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 75% illuminated and 20.2 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 Sunday, August 22, 2027 (75% 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 9:50 PM and moonset at 11:32 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 August 24 at 10:27 PM EDT, 2 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 Sunday, August 22, 2027?
- On Sunday, August 22, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 75% illuminated and 20.2 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on August 22 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 9:50 PM and moonset at 11:32 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after August 22?
- The next full moon is the Harvest Moon on Wednesday, September 15, 2027 at 7:04 PM EDT.