Moon Phase on October 8, 2026
On Thursday, October 8, 2026 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated and 27.4 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Moon age
- 27.4 days
- New Moon
- in 2.2 days
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Moon Data for October 8, 2026
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 5.3%
- Moon age
- 27.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 380,064 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 8, 2026
What was the moon phase on October 8, 2026?
On Thursday, October 8, 2026 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 5% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 8, 2026?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, September 26, 2026 and Monday, October 26, 2026.
Was there a new moon on October 8, 2026?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, September 11, 2026 and Saturday, October 10, 2026.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 8, 2026?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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