Moon Phase on Friday, December 17, 2027
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 79%
- Moon age
- 19.6 days
- Moonrise
- 9:22 PM
- Moonset
- 10:24 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 Friday, December 17, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 79% illuminated and 19.6 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 Friday, December 17, 2027 (79% lit). It rises after sunset, later each night, and is still up in the morning sky after sunrise. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 9:22 PM and moonset at 10:24 AM.
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 December 20 at 4:11 AM EST, 3 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 Friday, December 17, 2027?
- On Friday, December 17, 2027, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 79% illuminated and 19.6 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on December 17 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 9:22 PM and moonset at 10:24 AM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after December 17?
- The next full moon is the Full Moon on Tuesday, January 11, 2028 at 11:03 PM EST.