Moon Phase on Friday, December 3, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 27%
- Moon age
- 5.6 days
- Moonrise
- 11:07 AM
- Moonset
- 9:39 PM
Times on this page are for New York, NY (EST) unless noted. Phase and illumination are calculated for 12:00 PM local time with astronomy-engine.
The Moon is a waxing crescent moon on Friday, December 3, 2027, with 27% 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 11:07 AM and sets at 9:39 PM.
A waxing crescent moon (27% lit) hangs in the morning sky on Friday, December 3, 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 December 6 at 12:22 AM EST, 3 days from now.
The next full moon is the Cold Moon on Monday, December 13, 2027. See the Cold Moon page for times in every US time zone.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Friday, December 3, 2027?
- On Friday, December 3, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 27% illuminated and 5.6 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on December 3 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 11:07 AM and moonset at 9:39 PM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after December 3?
- The next full moon is the Cold Moon on Monday, December 13, 2027 at 11:09 AM EST.