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
Thursday, July 16, 2026Saturday, July 18, 20269.32 ~ 25.83
Friday, August 14, 2026Monday, August 17, 20266.66 ~ 29.88
Saturday, September 12, 2026Tuesday, September 15, 20264.12 ~ 23.9
Monday, October 12, 2026Thursday, October 15, 20265.71 ~ 25.78
Wednesday, November 11, 2026Saturday, November 14, 20266.82 ~ 27.17
Friday, December 11, 2026Monday, December 14, 20267.65 ~ 28.76
Saturday, January 9, 2027Tuesday, January 12, 20274.06 ~ 22.49
Monday, February 8, 2027Thursday, February 11, 20275.12 ~ 25.96
Wednesday, March 10, 2027Friday, March 12, 20277.12 ~ 21.8
Thursday, April 8, 2027Sunday, April 11, 20274.79 ~ 28.31
Saturday, May 8, 2027Monday, May 10, 20278.54 ~ 25.74
Sunday, June 6, 2027Tuesday, June 8, 20276.81 ~ 23.37
Monday, July 5, 2027Wednesday, July 7, 20275.29 ~ 20.82