On Saturday, August 4, 2029 the Moon will be in its waning crescent phase, with 30% of its disk illuminated and an age of 24.0 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 | 30% |
| Moon age | 24.0 days |
| Day of the week | Saturday |
| Last new moon | July 11, 2029 at 12:52 |
| Next full moon | August 23, 2029 at 22:52 (in 19.5 days) |
| Next new moon | August 9, 2029 at 22:56 (in 5.5 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 August 4, 2029 it had completed 81% of the cycle that began with the new moon on July 11, 2029.
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