# Moon phases in July 2027 > July 2027 moon calendar in UK time: new moon 4 July, full Buck Moon on 18 July, moonrise and moonset for every day, dark-sky nights and meteor showers. URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar/2027/july Updated: 2026-10-30 July 2027 has 4 principal moon phases, with the new moon on 4 July 2027 and the full Buck Moon on 18 July 2027. Below are exact UK times, a day-by-day table and the best nights for dark skies. ## Moon phases in July 2027 (UK times) Times are calculated with astronomy-engine and shown in UK clock time (GMT or BST). They are accurate to about a minute. | Phase | Date | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | New moon | 4 July 2027 | 04:02 BST | | First quarter | 10 July 2027 | 19:39 BST | | Full moon | 18 July 2027 | 16:45 BST | | Last quarter | 26 July 2027 | 17:55 BST | ## The full moon in July 2027 The Buck Moon is full on 18 July 2027 at 16:45 BST, rising over London at about 21:17. Read the story behind the name on our [full moon names](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/full-moons) pages. ## Best nights for dark skies The darkest skies this month fall around the new moon, roughly 1 July to 7 July. That is the time for meteor watching, the Milky Way and faint galaxies. In folk practice the new moon is also the traditional time to set intentions. ## Day-by-day moon calendar for July 2027 Phase and illumination at midday; moonrise and moonset for London (other UK places differ by up to about an hour; see your town in our local guides). | Date | Phase | Lit | Moonrise | Moonset | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Thu | Waning crescent | 10% | 01:39 | 19:08 | | 2 Fri | Waning crescent | 4% | 02:21 | 20:22 | | 3 Sat | Waning crescent | 1% | 03:22 | 21:19 | | 4 Sun | New moon | 0% | 04:42 | 21:59 | | 5 Mon | Waxing crescent | 3% | 06:13 | 22:27 | | 6 Tue | Waxing crescent | 8% | 07:47 | 22:48 | | 7 Wed | Waxing crescent | 16% | 09:17 | 23:05 | | 8 Thu | Waxing crescent | 26% | 10:44 | 23:19 | | 9 Fri | Waxing crescent | 36% | 12:07 | 23:33 | | 10 Sat | First quarter | 47% | 13:28 | 23:48 | | 11 Sun | Waxing gibbous | 58% | 14:47 | 00:05 | | 12 Mon | Waxing gibbous | 68% | 16:06 | 00:27 | | 13 Tue | Waxing gibbous | 77% | 17:21 | 00:55 | | 14 Wed | Waxing gibbous | 85% | 18:31 | – | | 15 Thu | Waxing gibbous | 91% | 19:30 | 01:32 | | 16 Fri | Waxing gibbous | 96% | 20:16 | 02:21 | | 17 Sat | Waxing gibbous | 99% | 20:51 | 03:20 | | 18 Sun | Full moon | 100% | 21:17 | 04:28 | | 19 Mon | Waning gibbous | 99% | 21:37 | 05:39 | | 20 Tue | Waning gibbous | 97% | 21:52 | 06:50 | | 21 Wed | Waning gibbous | 93% | 22:05 | 08:01 | | 22 Thu | Waning gibbous | 87% | 22:17 | 09:11 | | 23 Fri | Waning gibbous | 80% | 22:28 | 10:21 | | 24 Sat | Waning gibbous | 72% | 22:40 | 11:32 | | 25 Sun | Waning gibbous | 62% | 22:54 | 12:45 | | 26 Mon | Last quarter | 52% | 23:12 | 14:02 | | 27 Tue | Waning crescent | 42% | 23:36 | 15:22 | | 28 Wed | Waning crescent | 31% | 00:11 | 16:44 | | 29 Thu | Waning crescent | 21% | – | 18:00 | | 30 Fri | Waning crescent | 12% | 01:01 | 19:04 | | 31 Sat | Waning crescent | 6% | 02:10 | 19:52 | ## Closest and farthest moon - Perigee (closest): 4 July 2027, 358,273 km - Apogee (farthest): 19 July 2027, 406,205 km ## Eclipses - Penumbral lunar eclipse on 18 July 2027, greatest at 17:02 BST. Whether it is visible depends on the moon being above the UK horizon at that time. ## Meteor showers - Southern Delta Aquariids: peak around 30 July, low from the UK, overlapping the early Perseids. The moon is 16% lit that night. ## Using the moon this month If you like to cleanse crystals by moonlight, the nights either side of the full moon give the most light. Bring soft and water-sensitive stones indoors if dew or rain is likely. See our [crystal care guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/guides/crystal-care-guide). ## Questions **When is the full moon in July 2027?** 18 July 2027 at 16:45 BST UK time. It is traditionally called the Buck Moon. **When is the new moon in July 2027?** 4 July 2027 at 04:02 BST UK time. **What is the best night for stargazing in July 2027?** Around the new moon on 4 July, when the sky is darkest. Pick a clear night and get away from streetlights. **What should I do on the new moon on 4 July 2027?** On the new moon on 4 July 2027 (04:02 BST), tradition suggests setting intentions: write down two or three things you want to grow this cycle and keep the note somewhere you'll see it. New moons are seen as a quiet, fresh start, good for planning rather than big action. **What does the first quarter moon on 10 July 2027 mean?** The first quarter moon on 10 July 2027 (19:39 BST) is half lit and growing, which tradition reads as a time to act on the intentions set at the new moon. It is a good night to review your list, take one practical step and notice what is resisting. **What does the last quarter moon on 26 July 2027 mean?** The last quarter moon on 26 July 2027 (17:55 BST) is half lit and shrinking, which tradition reads as a time to clear out, finish tasks and let go before the next new moon. A decluttering session or a smoke-cleansing of your space are popular ways to mark it. ## Related - [← June 2027](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar/2027/june) - [August 2027 →](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar/2027/august) - [2027 moon calendar](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar/2027) - [Full moon names and dates](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/full-moons) - [Moon today](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon) --- Starseed UK describes spiritual uses as tradition and belief, never as health or medical claims. UK delivery £3.95, free over £40.