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Moon phases in November 2027
November 2027 has 4 principal moon phases, with the new moon on 28 November 2027 and the full Beaver Moon on 14 November 2027. Below are exact UK times, a day-by-day table and the best nights for dark skies.
Moon phases in November 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 |
|---|---|---|
| First quarter | 6 November 2027 | 08:00 GMT |
| Full moon | 14 November 2027 | 03:26 GMT |
| Last quarter | 21 November 2027 | 00:48 GMT |
| New moon | 28 November 2027 | 03:24 GMT |
The full moon in November 2027
The Beaver Moon is full on 14 November 2027 at 03:26 GMT, rising over London at about 15:49.
Read the story behind the name on our full moon names pages.
Best nights for dark skies
The darkest skies this month fall around the new moon, roughly 25 November to 1 December. 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 November 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 Mon | Waxing crescent | 10% | 10:44 | 17:46 |
| 2 Tue | Waxing crescent | 16% | 11:39 | 18:42 |
| 3 Wed | Waxing crescent | 24% | 12:21 | 19:48 |
| 4 Thu | Waxing crescent | 33% | 12:52 | 20:58 |
| 5 Fri | Waxing crescent | 42% | 13:14 | 22:09 |
| 6 Sat | First quarter | 52% | 13:32 | 23:20 |
| 7 Sun | Waxing gibbous | 61% | 13:46 | – |
| 8 Mon | Waxing gibbous | 70% | 13:59 | 00:30 |
| 9 Tue | Waxing gibbous | 78% | 14:11 | 01:39 |
| 10 Wed | Waxing gibbous | 86% | 14:24 | 02:50 |
| 11 Thu | Waxing gibbous | 92% | 14:38 | 04:03 |
| 12 Fri | Waxing gibbous | 97% | 14:56 | 05:19 |
| 13 Sat | Waxing gibbous | 99% | 15:18 | 06:39 |
| 14 Sun | Full moon | 100% | 15:49 | 08:00 |
| 15 Mon | Waning gibbous | 98% | 16:33 | 09:17 |
| 16 Tue | Waning gibbous | 93% | 17:33 | 10:24 |
| 17 Wed | Waning gibbous | 86% | 18:48 | 11:16 |
| 18 Thu | Waning gibbous | 78% | 20:12 | 11:54 |
| 19 Fri | Waning gibbous | 67% | 21:39 | 12:22 |
| 20 Sat | Waning gibbous | 56% | 23:04 | 12:42 |
| 21 Sun | Waning crescent | 45% | – | 12:59 |
| 22 Mon | Waning crescent | 34% | 00:27 | 13:14 |
| 23 Tue | Waning crescent | 24% | 01:49 | 13:29 |
| 24 Wed | Waning crescent | 15% | 03:11 | 13:45 |
| 25 Thu | Waning crescent | 8% | 04:33 | 14:03 |
| 26 Fri | Waning crescent | 3% | 05:55 | 14:26 |
| 27 Sat | Waning crescent | 1% | 07:14 | 14:57 |
| 28 Sun | New moon | 0% | 08:27 | 15:37 |
| 29 Mon | Waxing crescent | 2% | 09:28 | 16:30 |
| 30 Tue | Waxing crescent | 6% | 10:15 | 17:32 |
Closest and farthest moon
- Apogee (farthest): 6 November 2027, 404,169 km
- Perigee (closest): 19 November 2027, 369,353 km
Meteor showers
- Leonids: peak around 17 November, about 15 an hour in most years. The moon is 90% lit that night.
Using the moon this month
Many people keep a simple rhythm: write an intention at the new moon, check in at the first quarter, give thanks at the full moon and clear out at the last quarter. Our moon rituals guide has ideas.
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Questions answered
When is the full moon in November 2027?
14 November 2027 at 03:26 GMT UK time. It is traditionally called the Beaver Moon.
When is the new moon in November 2027?
28 November 2027 at 03:24 GMT UK time.
What is the best night for stargazing in November 2027?
Around the new moon on 28 November, when the sky is darkest. Pick a clear night and get away from streetlights.
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