Moon enters Waning Crescent phase in Cancer

On September 6 and 7, 2026, the Moon enters a Waning Crescent phase in the sign of Cancer. During this period, the Moon's illumination is approximately 24% to 29%, appearing as a thin crescent that rises around midnight and sets after noon.

Astrological observations note a trine between the Moon in Cancer and Neptune on September 7, an alignment described as encouraging intuition and reflection. This period coincides with other celestial movements, including Saturn in retrograde in Aries and a sextile between the Sun and Mars.