Waning Crescent

The final phase of the lunar month features a slim crescent shrinking toward 0° alignment, leading back into the next New Moon.

Position in cycle
8 of 8
Phase Angle Range
315° to 360° Moon-Sun Phase Angle
Illumination Range
50% down to 0%

Orbital Geometry

The Moon approaches 360°/0° alignment with the Sun.

Observational Notes

Visible in the eastern sky shortly before sunrise.

Frequently asked questions

Where to see the Waning Crescent?
Low in the eastern sky just before sunrise.

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