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.