On Monday, December 11, 2028 the Moon will be in its waning crescent phase, with 21% of its disk illuminated and an age of 25.1 days since the last new moon. Only a thin sliver is left, visible in the east shortly before dawn, as the cycle prepares to start over with the new moon.
Moon data for this date
| Phase | 🌘 Waning Crescent |
|---|---|
| Illumination | 21% |
| Moon age | 25.1 days |
| Day of the week | Monday |
| Last new moon | November 16, 2028 at 10:18 |
| Next full moon | December 31, 2028 at 13:48 (in 20.1 days) |
| Next new moon | December 15, 2028 at 23:06 (in 4.5 days) |
The Moon on the surrounding days
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About the waning crescent
Only a thin sliver is left, visible in the east shortly before dawn, as the cycle prepares to start over with the new moon. The phase name comes from the Moon's position in its 29.53-day cycle: on December 11, 2028 it had completed 85% of the cycle that began with the new moon on November 16, 2028.
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