Moon Phase on October 18, 2025
On Saturday, October 18, 2025 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated and 26.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Moon age
- 26.8 days
- New Moon
- in 3.0 days
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Moon Data for October 18, 2025
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 8.4%
- Moon age
- 26.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 396,920 km
Values are for 12:00 UTC. Illumination changes by only a few percent within a day, so they hold for the whole date almost anywhere on Earth.
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About the Waning Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About October 18, 2025
What was the moon phase on October 18, 2025?
On Saturday, October 18, 2025 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 8% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 18, 2025?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 and Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Was there a new moon on October 18, 2025?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, September 21, 2025 and Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 18, 2025?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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