Moon Phase on July 15, 2026
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated and 1.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Moon age
- 1.3 days
- First Quarter
- in 6.0 days
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Moon Data for July 15, 2026
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 1.8%
- Moon age
- 1.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 363,257 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 Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About July 15, 2026
What was the moon phase on July 15, 2026?
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on July 15, 2026?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, June 29, 2026 and Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Was there a new moon on July 15, 2026?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 and Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 15, 2026?
The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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