Lunar Calendar for Sunday, July 4, 2027
Moon in Cancer · new moon · lunar day 1
- 0% illuminated
- Element Water
- Wet day
- 222,701 miles (358,403 km)
Feelings sit closer to the surface today. Give yourself a calm setting, and let small slights pass.
New moon
The Moon and the Sun stand on the same side of Earth today, so the unlit half faces us and the Moon stays hidden near the Sun’s glare. The lunar cycle starts over. In lunar tradition, these are days for planning and starting fresh rather than pushing hard.
On its monthly path across the sky, the Moon is now descending: seen from the Northern Hemisphere, each day it crosses the sky a little lower than the day before. In planting tradition, the descending Moon draws strength toward the roots—a time for planting, transplanting, and pruning.
Events of the day
- 🌑 New moon at —a new lunar cycle begins
- Perigee at —the Moon at its closest to Earth this orbit, 222,621 miles (358,273 km)
Element of the day
- Element
- Water
- Day character
- Wet
A wet water day in Cancer is calm and receptive; plants enjoy the moisture, and the body asks for fluids.
Lunar day 1
The first lunar day favors setting intentions: put into words what you want from the new cycle. Leave big deeds for later.
Lunar days are counted from the new moon: day 1 begins at the new moon, and a cycle has 29 or 30 of them. Tradition gives each day its own character.
Health by lunar tradition
In lunar tradition, extra care goes to the chest, breasts, lungs, stomach, liver, and gallbladder.
Cancer days belong to the chest and the digestion. Tradition holds that alcohol and tobacco weigh on the body more than usual now, and that a late night costs more the next morning. Eat lightly and slowly.
The July new moon is made for a light day: melon, cucumbers, and mineral water instead of a heavy lunch.
Bitter greens such as arugula, endive, and dandelion are the traditional companions of the liver on Cancer days.
Hot July days go easier with plenty of fluids and light meals; wait out the worst heat in the shade. Watch for overheating, especially in children and older adults.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Carbohydrates and starches
Cancer days are starch days in lunar tradition, which also asks for care from anyone with a sensitive gallbladder. Bread, potatoes, rice, and pasta are said to sit well with most people today, though some feel bloated after a small portion.
The new moon is a traditional day of light eating: in lunar lore the body lets go most willingly at this point of the cycle.
July offers raspberries, currants, blueberries, cucumbers, and zucchini. In the heat, salads, cold soups, and plenty of fluids suit the body.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: sweet corn, potatoes, and zucchini.
Tip of the day: a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast; carbohydrates are processed well today, tradition says.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Leaf
The Moon is at perigee today, its closest point to Earth in this orbit. In planting tradition, sowing and transplanting wait for a calmer day.
July is the peak of the season: cucumbers, zucchini, the first tomatoes, garlic, raspberries, and currants come in. In the freed-up beds, sow summer radishes, lettuce, Chinese cabbage, and spinach for the fall. Late in the month, plant a new strawberry bed.
Seasonal advice is for the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate zone; south of the equator, swap the seasons. For the best days of the month, see planting by the moon and the lunar hair calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What moon is July 4th?
On July 4, 2027, the Moon is new, 0% lit, in the sign of Cancer. It is day 1 of the lunar cycle.
Is July 4, 2027 a full moon?
No. On July 4, 2027, the Moon is new. The nearest full moon after that date is July 18, 2027.
What day is the full moon in July 2027?
The full moon in July 2027 is the Buck Moon on July 18, 2027, at 3:45 PM UTC.
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