Moon Phase on Monday, December 6, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- First Quarter
- Illumination
- 55%
- Moon age
- 8.6 days
- Moonrise
- 12:14 PM
- Moonset
- —
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 reaches First Quarter around Monday, December 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 12:14 PM.
A First Quarter Moon (55% lit) dominates the evening sky on Monday, December 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 December 13 at 11:09 AM EST, 7 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 Monday, December 6, 2027?
- On Monday, December 6, 2027, the Moon is in its First Quarter phase, about 55% illuminated and 8.6 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on December 6 in New York, NY?
- The Moon does not set in New York, NY on December 6 (EST); it stays above the horizon for the full local calendar day. Moonrise is at 12:14 PM.
- When is the next full moon after December 6?
- The next full moon is the Cold Moon on Monday, December 13, 2027 at 11:09 AM EST.