Waxing Crescent phase

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Waxing Crescent

Waxing Crescent: A Growing Light in the Sky

The waxing crescent phase follows the new moon and is a time of gradual illumination. The moon begins to show a sliver of light, growing from 4% to 31% over a few days. This phase is a beautiful preview of the full moon to come, with the crescent shape offering a gentle and captivating glow.
It is a quiet, beautiful stage of transformation as the moon moves from darkness toward fullness.

Dates of the waxing crescent phase

DateEndsVisibility
Sunday, December 21, 2025Wednesday, December 24, 20254.55 ~ 24.59
Tuesday, January 20, 2026Friday, January 23, 20266.17 ~ 29.47
Thursday, February 19, 2026Saturday, February 21, 20269.02 ~ 25.67
Friday, March 20, 2026Sunday, March 22, 20266.34 ~ 22.11
Saturday, April 18, 2026Tuesday, April 21, 20264.5 ~ 29.39
Monday, May 18, 2026Wednesday, May 20, 20268.71 ~ 26.25
Tuesday, June 16, 2026Thursday, June 18, 20266.75 ~ 22.82
Wednesday, July 15, 2026Saturday, July 18, 20264.87 ~ 28.19
Friday, August 14, 2026Sunday, August 16, 20268.11 ~ 23.16
Saturday, September 12, 2026Tuesday, September 15, 20265.24 ~ 26.02
Monday, October 12, 2026Thursday, October 15, 20266.92 ~ 27.88
Wednesday, November 11, 2026Saturday, November 14, 20268.29 ~ 29.66