Moon Phase on Tuesday, December 14, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 98%
- Moon age
- 16.6 days
- Moonrise
- 5:31 PM
- Moonset
- 8:20 AM
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.
On Tuesday, December 14, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 98% illuminated and 16.6 days old. "Waning" means the lit part is shrinking after Full Moon. From the Northern Hemisphere, the lit side is now on the left.
The Moon is a waning gibbous moon on Tuesday, December 14, 2027 (98% lit). It rises in the afternoon, later each night, and is still up in the morning sky after sunrise. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 5:31 PM and moonset at 8:20 AM.
Viewing tips
The early evening is darker than at Full Moon, because the Moon now rises in the afternoon. 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 December 20 at 4:11 AM EST, 6 days from now.
The next full moon is the Full Moon on Tuesday, January 11, 2028. See the Full Moon page for times in every US time zone.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Tuesday, December 14, 2027?
- On Tuesday, December 14, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 98% illuminated and 16.6 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on December 14 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 5:31 PM and moonset at 8:20 AM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after December 14?
- The next full moon is the Full Moon on Tuesday, January 11, 2028 at 11:03 PM EST.