Moon Phase on August 18, 2026
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 35% illuminated and 5.9 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- Moon age
- 5.9 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.6 days
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Moon Data for August 18, 2026
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 34.6%
- Moon age
- 5.9 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 395,646 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 August 18, 2026
What was the moon phase on August 18, 2026?
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 35% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 18, 2026?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 and Friday, August 28, 2026.
Was there a new moon on August 18, 2026?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 and Friday, September 11, 2026.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 18, 2026?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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