Moon Phase on Saturday, November 6, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- First Quarter
- Illumination
- 53%
- Moon age
- 8.1 days
- Moonrise
- 2:06 PM
- Moonset
- —
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 reaches First Quarter around Saturday, November 6, 2027. It looks like a half circle lit on the right (Northern Hemisphere). It rises around midday, is highest around sunset and sets around midnight. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 2:06 PM.
A First Quarter Moon (53% lit) dominates the evening sky on Saturday, November 6, 2027. The terminator, the line between day and night on the Moon, runs straight down the middle, and shadows along it make craters and mountains stand out sharply.
Viewing tips
This is one of the best phases for binoculars or a small telescope. Scan along the terminator for crater rims and mountain ranges in strong relief. Evening viewing is convenient, and the Moon sets around midnight, leaving the later night darker.
The next major phase is the Full Moon on November 13 at 10:26 PM EDT, 7 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.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Saturday, November 6, 2027?
- On Saturday, November 6, 2027, the Moon is in its First Quarter phase, about 53% illuminated and 8.1 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on November 6 in New York, NY?
- The Moon does not set in New York, NY on November 6 (EDT); it stays above the horizon for the full local calendar day. Moonrise is at 2:06 PM.
- When is the next full moon after November 6?
- The next full moon is the Beaver Moon on Saturday, November 13, 2027 at 10:26 PM EDT.