Waxing Gibbous Moon Illuminates Night Sky on March 27, 2026
On March 27, 2026, the Moon will be in its Waxing Gibbous phase, with approximately 71% illumination, offering clear views of lunar features.
On Friday, March 27, 2026, the Moon will be in its Waxing Gibbous phase, with approximately 71% of its surface illuminated. This phase occurs when the Moon is more than half lit but not yet full, and it will be visible through most of the night, setting a few hours before sunrise.
During this phase, the Moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The term "gibbous" originates from the Latin word "gibbosus," meaning humpbacked.
Observers can expect the Moon to rise at 11:34 AM and set at 3:52 AM the following day.
The Moon's phases result from its orbit around Earth, completing a cycle approximately every 29.5 days. These phases include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
The next Full Moon is anticipated on April 1, 2026.