Moon Phase on Tuesday, September 21, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 69%
- Moon age
- 20.9 days
- Moonrise
- 9:49 PM
- Moonset
- 12:48 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.
On Tuesday, September 21, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 69% illuminated and 20.9 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, September 21, 2027 (69% 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 9:49 PM and moonset at 12:48 PM.
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 September 23 at 6:21 AM EDT, 2 days from now.
The next full moon is the Hunter's Moon on Friday, October 15, 2027. See the Hunter's Moon page for times in every US time zone.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Tuesday, September 21, 2027?
- On Tuesday, September 21, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 69% illuminated and 20.9 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on September 21 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 9:49 PM and moonset at 12:48 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after September 21?
- The next full moon is the Hunter's Moon on Friday, October 15, 2027 at 9:47 AM EDT.