
Waning Crescent: The Moon's Quiet End
The waning crescent phase is the final phase before the new moon, where only a small crescent of the moon is visible, decreasing in light until it vanishes completely. This phase is a time of closure and rest, as the lunar cycle comes to an end, preparing for the next beginning.
It is a time of introspection and quiet reflection as the moon's light fades away, leaving the sky dark once again.
Dates of the waning crescent phase
| Date | Ends | Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 26.24 ~ 8.64 |
| Friday, August 7, 2026 | Monday, August 10, 2026 | 28.85 ~ 4.28 |
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 21.11 ~ 5.85 |
| Monday, October 5, 2026 | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 23.8 ~ 7.95 |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Friday, November 6, 2026 | 27.29 ~ 5.27 |
| Thursday, December 3, 2026 | Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 22.71 ~ 3.84 |
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | Monday, January 4, 2027 | 28.38 ~ 7.18 |
| Sunday, January 31, 2027 | Wednesday, February 3, 2027 | 26.33 ~ 6.36 |
| Tuesday, March 2, 2027 | Friday, March 5, 2027 | 24.96 ~ 5.51 |
| Thursday, April 1, 2027 | Sunday, April 4, 2027 | 23.49 ~ 4.31 |
| Friday, April 30, 2027 | Monday, May 3, 2027 | 29.93 ~ 7.26 |
| Sunday, May 30, 2027 | Wednesday, June 2, 2027 | 26.74 ~ 4.59 |
| Tuesday, June 29, 2027 | Thursday, July 1, 2027 | 22.19 ~ 6.64 |