Moon Phase on Monday, October 4, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 24%
- Moon age
- 4.6 days
- Moonrise
- 12:11 PM
- Moonset
- 9:07 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 a waxing crescent moon on Monday, October 4, 2027, with 24% of its disk lit. It follows the Sun across the sky by a few hours, so look for it low in the west after sunset. In New York, NY it rises at 12:11 PM and sets at 9:07 PM.
A waxing crescent moon (24% lit) hangs in the afternoon sky on Monday, October 4, 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.
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 October 7 at 7:48 AM EDT, 3 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 Monday, October 4, 2027?
- On Monday, October 4, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 24% illuminated and 4.6 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on October 4 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 12:11 PM and moonset at 9:07 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after October 4?
- The next full moon is the Hunter's Moon on Friday, October 15, 2027 at 9:47 AM EDT.