Moon Phase on Sunday, October 17, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 95%
- Moon age
- 17.6 days
- Moonrise
- 7:03 PM
- Moonset
- 9:29 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.
A waning gibbous moon (95%) rises in the evening on Sunday, October 17, 2027 and rides high in the small hours. Early risers can often see it in the western sky after dawn.
On Sunday, October 17, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 95% illuminated and 17.6 days old. "Waning" means the lit part is shrinking after Full Moon. From the Northern Hemisphere, the lit side is now on the left.
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 October 22 at 1:29 PM EDT, 5 days from now.
The next full moon is the Beaver Moon on Saturday, November 13, 2027. See the Beaver Moon page for times in every US time zone.
The Moon takes about 29.5 days to go through all eight phases, the synodic month. Phases happen at the same instant everywhere on Earth, but the calendar date can change with your time zone, especially when a phase falls near midnight.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Sunday, October 17, 2027?
- On Sunday, October 17, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 95% illuminated and 17.6 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on October 17 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 7:03 PM and moonset at 9:29 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after October 17?
- The next full moon is the Beaver Moon on Saturday, November 13, 2027 at 10:26 PM EDT.