On Saturday, August 24, 2030 the Moon will be in its waning crescent phase, with 20% of its disk illuminated and an age of 25.2 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 | 20% |
| Moon age | 25.2 days |
| Day of the week | Saturday |
| Last new moon | July 30, 2030 at 08:11 |
| Next full moon | September 11, 2030 at 18:18 (in 18.3 days) |
| Next new moon | August 28, 2030 at 20:07 (in 4.3 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 24, 2030 it had completed 85% of the cycle that began with the new moon on July 30, 2030.
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