
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 11, 2026 | Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 27.14 ~ 4.11 |
| Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 21.54 ~ 5.84 |
| Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 24.54 ~ 7.53 |
| Friday, August 7, 2026 | Sunday, August 9, 2026 | 27.09 ~ 9.25 |
| Saturday, September 5, 2026 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 29.52 ~ 4.97 |
| Monday, October 5, 2026 | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 22.21 ~ 6.99 |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Friday, November 6, 2026 | 25.3 ~ 4.35 |
| Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 29.9 ~ 7.37 |
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | Monday, January 4, 2027 | 26.54 ~ 6.19 |
| Sunday, January 31, 2027 | Wednesday, February 3, 2027 | 24.6 ~ 5.43 |
| Tuesday, March 2, 2027 | Friday, March 5, 2027 | 23.28 ~ 4.63 |
| Wednesday, March 31, 2027 | Saturday, April 3, 2027 | 30.55 ~ 8.38 |